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[quote=Anonymous]I think this entire discussion boils down to one thing:  choice.

In the context of school, choice is a skewed concept b/c choice is only available with money (or access to financial aid in the absence of enough money).

If all families had a certain amount  (a voucher, so to speak and yes, I know that's a loaded term) to "use" for school then everyone public, private, charter would feel much more empowered that they were CHOOSING their school (rather than accepting their default school).

For, example, assume every family gets a voucher of $40k (fantasy, not real money so don't get caught up in the real-life budgeting issues).  One family might well decide that they'll "spend" their voucher on Sidwell or StA or whatever.  B/c the tuition is so high, they would essentially have no voucher $ left over.

On the other hand, another family may decide their local public or charter is equally good (or better), so they don't have to spend any of their voucher money (b/c in this fantasy scenario public and charter are "free").  That family would be able to "bank" their $40k voucher money in order to use if for college.

Hmmm, wouldn't that be an interesting scenario?  It would suddenly allow ALL parents to CHOOSE what is best for their kids and to think critically about where to spend their education dollars.  It would also eliminate these petty arguments about who goes where to school b/c everyone would be empowered by their choice.[/quote]

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