There is no doubt that vouchers would be the ultimate accountability mechanism for the state's education system. If a school does not perform, it loses students and the money that goes with them. Unfortunately, that approach is too logical and, because vouchers undermine the power of the education cartel, a large parent-initiated grassroots movement will be required ever to make it a reality. Perhaps these recent scores will serve as just the catalyst for such a movement. As expected, we are beginning to hear the usual protest cries, but it's the same old song.
Some districts spend considerably more.
On the other hand, the average private school in California spends less than one-third per pupil the amount state public schools average. Gee, that's real nice. Well, in many cases, public schools aren't even fulfilling that promise. Another excuse we're hearing is that the worst scoring schools are located in impoverished areas. This is true, but not for the reasons our education officials are telling us.