Thanks for the trackback. I didn't know that the estimate was $10,000.00 per student per year, I thought it was dependant on district. That makes a significant difference. The cost of tuition in my area varies between $3,200.00 and $3,500.00 per year, though it costs the Catholic School $5,000.00 per student, the rest of the tuition is covered by the parish and fundraisers.
Now, some of the discrepancies can be accounted for in the facilities, special education teachers, art teachers and so on, which the Catholic Schools cannot afford to offer. But then, from my perspective, I would prefer my child to have an excellent foundation in Math, Science, Reading, and Writing, than any of the extras.
Private schools will vary, some are elite in nature and don't have the problems of funding that plague many of the Catholic Schools, some may be experiencing a lot of the same dilema. But I have to agree with your assessment, letting the parents decide where to spend that tax money alotted to their child would lead to more accountability in the way these schools are educating their students.
Though, I think in a very real sense, the schools and teachers should not be held as accountable as the parents. Parents need to take a vested interest in their child's education. Without parental support, even the most gifted of educators will face an uphill battle in making a difference in that child's success.
Merryone,
No problem with the TrackBack. It's a hot topic. Yes, it does begin at home for sure....
- Bryan
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