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Category 1: Support the public schools
People in Category 1 believe
that government schools are doing a good job but
they need more resources to do their best job and do not need the pressures of vouchers,
tax credits, or other competitors. Many believe that some changes would be good.
Examples of such changes include smaller class size, longer school day, longer
school year, and making pre-Kindergarten available to all.
Here are some organizations that might provide helpful
information: Center for Education Policy
http://www.ctredpol.org/
American Federation of Teachers
http://www.aft.org/
Learning First Alliance
http://www.learningfirst.org/
National Education Association (NEA)
http://www.nea.org/publiced/ Phi
Delta Kappan International
Project Appleseed
You are welcome to visit the other categories:
Category 2: Reform the public schools
Many people in Category 2 believe that government schools need
significant reforms, but they often disagree on which reforms are needed. While
most want the reforms within the traditional
public schools, others believe Charter
schools are the best way to improve schooling.
Some people in Category 2 believe that decisions can be
shared by parents and government. We are unaware of any organizations that
support this position, so there are no links of this type.
Category 3: Restructure the
System
Many people in Category 3 believe that we need to use tax-funded school vouchers or educational
tax-credits to restructure schooling. Many believe that the
resulting competition and variety will pressure government schools to improve. Some see vouchers as a stepping stone toward Category
4, freeing the schools from government involvement. Others want vouchers as a
permanent method of school financing.
Some people in Category 3 believe that decisions can be
shared by parents and government. We are unaware of any organizations that
support this position, so there are no links of this type.
Category 4: Free
the schools (from government)
People in Category 4 think that education will be improved when the local,
state, and federal governments are no longer involved in school attendance, curriculum, and financing.
You can proclaim publicly that you favor ending government involvement in schooling by
clicking here.
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