Originally Posted by kane

There is one issue when comparing private schools to public schools. There is no doubt a kid can get a better education going, as you put it, to an elite private school for $12,500 per year as opposed to the $11,500 for public schools. Here's the issue with comparing the two. Private schools get to pick and choose who they want to let in. In many cases, they have rigorous application processes. They can cherry pick the best students who have the most involved parents. Public schools don't get that luxury. They have to take all students. This includes kids with learning problems and behavior problems. It includes kids who came from shitty schools before and are badly behind and kids who come from families where the parents don't give a shit.

Throwing money at the problem isn't going to help. We need to understand the different needs of the masses and figure out a way to provide those needs so everyone can get the best education possible without holding those who might excel back because those who are slower are in the same classes.