attended different schools. As a child graduates, high school, it is time to prepare for college, and step out into the world. Over the course of the last few years, there has been some controversy about whether a child should attend private, or public college. High school students should decide with their parents, or guardians whether to attend private, or public college. A private college is a university that has funding coming from tuition, investments, and private donors. A public college is a university
for the best possible school for their child in preparation for college. Many believe the most opportune way for their child to succeed in studies is by attending a private school. On the other hand, another group of parents thinks that public schools are the better route. Nevertheless, public schools have been proven to be more successful in the
Drug testing in public schools is an issue that the courts have had the main role in regulating. The legislative and executive branches don’t give much direction on this issue, which leaves it up to the courts to decide. The issue of public college drug testing is one that has not received much attention because no public college has implemented a drug testing program for students that were not athletes. Linn State Technical College (LSTC), a small college in rural Missouri, broke this
Although there should be many factors in choosing a college after high school, many students' first consideration is size. They ask themselves: Do I want to attend a small college or a large university? There are advantages and disadvantages to both, and depending on what the student will like they will most likely choose a school that is the right size for them. Some pros about small schools is that they have small class sizes, hands-on learning opportunities, and a strong sense of community. However
Length of day in American Schools The American Educational system, which many of us students have become familiar with, did not come about instantaneously. What we have now is the result of many decades of development and policy-making in legislation. Though Parochial schools were used in the U.S. as early as 1750, and Government-funded public schools began cropping up after the Revolutionary war, our educational system’s pace of development was relatively slow up until around the mid-19th century
are two different types of schools that parents generally choose from. Public schools are free to attend, funded and controlled by the government and must follow state curriculum and assessment models. Private schools are independently funded, can use any curriculum and assessment models they want and requires a tuition to enroll. The private versus public school debate has been an ongoing debate throughout the nation. Many parents have a difficult time choosing what school to enroll their children
to discuss if schools should move towards single-sex classrooms. There are many reasons to move towards having this type of learning environment be an option. The option should be treated like a charter school or private school option. If vouchers were available, parents should be able to use them towards the attendance of a gender-specific school. Gender-specific classrooms should be offered but not the rule. A parent should be able to choose where their child can attend school if they are willing
Private or Public School? Adrianna N. Pillow Professor SooHoo-Hui February 15, 2015 California Baptist University Abstract In today’s society, receiving a good education has become of the utter most importance. The real choice that is being faced now is what type of schooling program kids should be sent to. Should it be private school, with smaller class sizes or public school, where the massive attendance count tends to make kids learning last on the lists of priorities? The obvious choice
Every child of school age, 5-18 years, in the United States, is required to be in an educational program. Making decisions for one’s self or for the wellbeing of another may require good common sense, research and knowledge in order to settle on what is best. One important decision that most people will have to make for themselves or another is about learning. Knowledge, behaviors, skills, values and preferences are all associated with learning and may be acquired through education. In our
Homeschooling vs. Public School Homeschooling vs. public school has been a public debate for quite a while now. Some parents choose homeschooling because of the protection their child gains and some choose public education because of the atmosphere. Most would claim that public schools aren’t teaching, less trying to create a religious fringe. However; both provide your child education but there are many advantages and disadvantages for both. When a child is homeschooled