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    providing public services. Public education is no exception to the increased interest in government costs and accountability. One of the greatest challenges in public-school systems is ensuring a fiscally responsible, high-quality, equal education for all students. The idea that a free and equal public education should be available to all students has been fundamental in our society for decades. Scholars of education such as Jefferson, Rousseau, Mann, and Dewey promoted systematic school reform

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    Allow Prayer in Public Schools The public school system should allow students, all across the United States of America, to express themselves freely whenever they would like. Most Americans support the idea of allowing students to pray during school. In the year 2001, 66% of Americans voted that they favor the idea of prayer during school; however, 34% opposed the idea of praying during school. In the year 2014, 61% of Americans voted that they support the idea of praying during school; however, 37%

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    In recent discussions of integration of public schools, a controversial issue has been weather integrations of schools was beneficial. When using the word beneficial it applies to, was integration of schools decided with the best interest of the people in mind, and were there actual good things that the students received. On the other hand, some argue that school integration deemed not beneficial, it just caused more problems. Everyone has their own opinion but when you look at some of the facts

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    Private school students are more likely to have a better viewpoint in learning, a firm stance in education, and will be more successful in colleges than of public school students. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: According to NCES data, 88 percent of private high school students apply to college, compared to 57 percent of public high school students. Every day parents contemplate whether to send their children to private or public school. There are many dangers that come with public school like

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    Private Schools vs. Public Schools

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    Have you ever attended a private institution? What was your experience like? Think back and compare it to your ideal public school, which one happens to pale in comparison? Public schools, which are controlled by the government, and heavily influenced, by politicians and privateers, hurt your children, not allowing them to reap the full benefits of their growing mind. “Our schools have been scientifically designed to prevent over-education from happening. The average American [should be] content

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    Charter schools are defined as a publicly funded school, established as an autonomous institution with educational goals set by it board, and operating by contract or charter with local school board or state. (oed.com). Since these schools are privatized, many parents believe they are somehow better performing than neighborhood public schools. Charter schools rely on convincing data to justify the practice of privatizing schools, data that shows high performing students. However, they hide the fact

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    Ms.Weikle Pre-AICE Global Perspective September 20,2017 How should we deal with the problems in our education system? Are private schools better than public schools? Private schools and public schools are very different in both education level and the way how they function and operate. Private schools are known to be better but with the cost of money while public schools are free but require lower standards to make a middle class and the poor people able to get education. Global Perspective On a global

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    nation. People today might say that private schools are superior to public schools, saying that they are safer and a better environment to learn in. Some might say that a private school is a way of sheltering your child and not letting them experience opportunities and face many problems to learn from. There are many positives and negatives to both sides; it mainly depends on whom you are talking to. Some parents might want their child to go to a private school because the class size is smaller and that

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    Private and public intuitions have been in the industry for many of years. Many people discuss wither private schools or public schools are subsequently better investment to how students adapt and learn over years. These topics have been around for centuries. By looking back at articles and information I can find the information needed to examine how private schools and public schools differ but in addition have similarities. Private schools seem to have a reputation of having higher intelligence

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    “Nutritional Standards in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program students are receiving twice the amount of fruit and vegetables than before (fns.usda.gov). The vitamins these foods provide are a necessity to all children, especially those who may not otherwise receive them. Lessons from the Lunchroom: Childhood Obesity, School Lunch, and the Way to a Healthier Future concluded that students who were receiving free or reduced priced lunches at school consumed more fruits and vegetables

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