| Has there ever been any real discussion of vouchers in Virginia? Or even charter schools? Or magnet schools? I came from a state that had so many choices- IB (which I do see here in Virginia), arts magnets, math magnets, language immersion. |
| Fairfax has IB and a math magnet. For lower school we have immersion. |
Yes, but not to the same extent as other areas. We are in Fairfax, though, and I like that there aren't a million magnet schools. I think it keeps the focus on trying to keep every FCPS school competent to teach every subject. And magnet schools might create an even deeper have/have not situation. I think that even had our less desirable schools, the programs offered, electives, and after school activities are similar across the board. |
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Charter Schools: https://doe.virginia.gov/instruction/charter_schools/charter_schools.shtml
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 143 magnet public schools serving 153,580 students in Virginia. We also have specialty schools. Vouchers? Not likely in VA, but I'm sure Youngkin will try. |
A voucher in Fairfax or Arlington is just a tax break for a family already sending their kid to private. I don't see it ever happening here. |
You are incorrect. Youngkin is already in talks with Betsey Devos. The only reason he has not tried this is L Louise Lucas. If Republicans take charge of Virginia after mid terms or in 2024 Virginia schools will now be Alabama, Missouri, and Mississippi basically crap that you get to pay for and drive farther to. |
Youngkin is term limited and there is no way you could accomplish that kind of transformation in two years |
Twitter is not real life, and L. Louise Lucas is not the only thing standing between Virginia and your left-wing apocalyptic fever dreams. |
yup....can't wait till my kids are done with school. the sooner the better to avoid this nonsense. |
| My kids are out in 3 years but I would still support vouchers. |
Vouchers work against equity, inclusion and diversity. |
Some people oppose diversity, equity and inclusion. |
And he is enormously unpopular so the odds of another Republican being elected governor after him are slim. |
Sure fire way to kill public education. |
It's mainly a way for rich folks to get a small break on their private school tuition. I mean they don't like paying taxes and feel everyman for themselves is better. Most people aren't dumb enough to buy into this but a few. |