An important question this article ignores, is why private school vouchers are chosen over public schools?

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    4 months ago

    Students loans are separate issue unrelated to school vouchers. Since you can borrow almost unlimited funds, schools went to town hiring more unneeded positions and increased the cost

    Student vouchers are limited in value. A school would only be able to charge the value of the voucher or the parent would choose public school.

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      Most (I think all) school vouchers only subsidize the cost of private schools. Which in turn makes the situation more dangerous for costs to escalate. Unlike with student loans (which do have a hard cap), most voucher programs are for set amounts meaning schools can price gouge more effectively.

      Obiousky I won’t convince you otherwise, but I would recommend reading more about how voucher programs, student loans, and equity in education work. Private schools certainly have their place, but education is fundamental to the well being of any society so changes should be taken carefully.

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        Most programs if seen is it’s an all or nothing program. If the school cost 11k and your voucher is 10k then your kid goes to public school or you pay 11k out of pocket. It’s to prevent cost from escalating.

        I have not seen a voucher program suggested that allows you spend over the voucher. Doesn’t mean they are not out there but that’s not what I’ve supported in the past.