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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The "other people can't have nice things" have taken their arguments to a whole new level here. We're talking about private, voluntary contributions. Contributions that have managed to keep the schools afloat while DCPS let them languish and rot. Contributions that have salvaged a semblance of a passable eduction despite DCPS. Contributions that have freed tremendous resources for other schools.

And this is what you want to prevent? You are truly a ideological idiot. [/quote]

No, I want a level playing field for all schools regardless of the race or socio economic background of the students.  It's quite simple.[/quote]

I come from a state where state law prohibits private contributions to schools, at least for big-ticket items like teacher salaries or facilities. (Or did when I was a kid) If well-off parents want to advocate for increased resources for their school, they have to advocate for increased resources for all schools.  This state has strong public unions and this law was passed with the backing of the unions, the effect is increased political support for spending on teacher salaries.

When I came to DC I found the DC way troubling, where schools are semi-privatized, particularly at the elementary level.[/quote]

Yes!  I had no idea that was the case elsewhere but the arguments in favor are very compelling.  I don't understand why private citizens are allowed to employ staff at a school.  What next having corporate sponsors for teaching assistants?  That's not public education.[/quote]

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