[GraceG]

The best way to fund private schools is to let parents deduct the price they pay in tuition against the taxes that fund schools.

Ultimately the federal govt. should stay out of public education, it is a state responsibility NOT a federal one.

If they want standards each state can send an education rep from each state to meet in washing for a week every 2-4 years to set them but THAT is the ABSOLUTE LIMIT on what the fed involvement should be.

Keep federal money AWAY from state education!

State Money = State Control!

[Jabba the Nutt]

No conservative can support the existence of public schools. Government education is organized on socialist principles. Whether one form of government or another control schools, in the end is irrelevant.

Freedom is the only legitimate goal for conservatives. Replace government schools with freedom.

So, I don't get upset that Charter Schools are regulated by the State government rather than worthless local "elected" school boards. If Charter Schools create more freedom, I'm for it.

[Nifster]

your no vote guarantees that unions will continue to control the schools. From your desire for purity you miss the idea of half a loaf....