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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s commonly accepted that monopolies are, by definition, not a good idea.  Why is it that in this one area, competition is viewed as an abomination?

It’s clear from this forum that a lot of people are unhappy with MCPS.  Granted, much of DCUM could probably swing private schooling, even if it might require sacrifice, but it’s just not an option for most of the county residents. Are monopolies okay for the poor, as long as the wealthy have alternatives?

Sure, a lot of charters aren’t very good, but a lot of public schools aren’t either.  There are also charter schools that are excellent and offer their students a better education and/or overall experience than they could have had through their local district schools.

I’m not saying that every proposed charter school should be permitted, regardless of its merit, or lack thereof.  However, blocking every charter school, on principle, regardless of its merit is nothing to feel virtuous about. The goal of public education is to educate the public.  If there is an opportunity to provide children with a better education, the last thing anyone should do is stand in the way. Moreover, a little competition might help convince “one of the best school systems in the nation” that it isn’t as fabulous as it thinks it is, and prompt it to consider upping its game, which would ultimately be better for everyone.

Personally, I’m for charter schools, vouchers, more public magnets, virtual schools, and anything else anyone can think of to improve education for kids.  Not only is their future at stake, but ours is as well.  Not only will they one day be our doctors, lawyers, plumbers, electricians, etc., but they’ll also become our political leaders, diplomats, medical researchers, inventors, philosophers and ethicists, etc.  Since the future is in their hands, shouldn’t we prepare them for it as best as we can, if for no other reason than our own self-interest?[/quote]

I'm not for vouchers as if you want private, you pay for it but its different from a charter school.  The big issue is it diverts money from MCPS and the BOE does not believe in financial management. [/quote]

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