It'll harm the country. The benefits are weighted toward one group over another. When I'm not writing Streetmail, I spend my time in the English Department of East Tennessee State University. I'd like to say that my students have been taught well, and that they have a sound understanding of basic writing skills. Unfortunately, that's not always the case.
Many students are unable to write a complete sentence, let alone an essay or research paper.
We need a solution, and some people suggest that charter schools might be one way to combat the problem. Essentially, a charter school receives federal and state funding, just like any other school, but it is not bound by the regulations that govern the more traditional system. For two years, Governor Sundquist has supported a bill to create 18 charter schools across the state. The schools would be under the supervision of sponsoring organizations and would receive their charters through local school boards. Proponents argue that this autonomy allows for more innovative teaching and a higher quality of education.