Parents Should Have Choice
Low Incomes, High Standards
Can private schools make a difference for low income families?
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/commerce.web/product_files/LowIncomesHighStandardsChildrenFirst2008.pdf
Inexpensive Private Schools Better than Public Schools: The Fraser Institute
http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/jun/08062505.html
“‘The parents surveyed reported lower incidences of bullying, fighting, drug use, and racism in inexpensive private schools compared to public schools. They also found their children did better academically and had improved social skills.’”
“The families with children in private schools reported that their children’s academic performance improved and behavioural problems decreased, while a large proportion of families with children at public schools reported that the child’s academic performance, social skills and behaviour had worsened.”
“‘We were astounded to see that small independent schools make such a difference for disadvantaged children, particularly considering that these schools cost, on average, 45 per cent less than public schools.’”
“‘The survey results strongly show that parents of limited income who make the sacrifice to send their children to independent schools, whether or not they do so through a Children First grant, are much more satisfied with the academic and social environment of their children’s school than the parents whose children attend public schools.’”
“Similar results were found with the problems of bullying, fighting, drugs, cheating, racism, and stealing.”
“Three times as many parents with children in public schools said these behavioural problems were serious issues in their schools, with bullying being the most reported issue, compared to parents with children attending private schools.”
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