Our panel of education experts took part in a lively and informative discussion on the number of innovative school choices available and how they work, both for parents and communities at large. He pointed out the controversial nature of voucher programs and showed how this is largely a result of misunderstandings. Vouchers allow children to escape failing public schools in inner cities and attend higher quality private schools.
Competition improves public schools.
Recently, home-schooled students have been making national headlines with their accomplishments, dominating national spelling and geography bees. It is estimated that two million children are currently being schooled at home. Imagine a school with a personalized curriculum for each child. Imagine a school where a student can go as fast or as slow as they need to master a subject. Imagine a school where the class size and the teacher-student ratio is very small.