[geeks] geeks Digest, Vol 86, Issue 11

[Sandwich Maker]

" From: Lionel Peterson <lionel4287 at gmail.com>
" 
" On Jan 19, 2010, at 3:01 PM, adh at an.bradford.ma.us (Sandwich Maker)  
" wrote:
" 
" > i'd like to see a voucher system, where say 80% of the public-school
" > cost to educate -your- child is returned to you to spend on  
" > education as you please.
" 
" Too much room in that to 'game the system' IMHO.

absolutely.  it's human nature to game any system of rules.

" Lump-sum would be  
" best, you can sue/petition/beg/ask district to accomodate your child's  
" learning differences, thanks to NCLB.
" 
" When a child goes to a charter school a pre-defined 'tuition' is  
" charged to the sending district, I see no reason why a similar  
" arrangement wouldn't work for private schools, but the payment should  
" be standardized for all schools...

this isn't fair to children with exceptional needs though.  perhaps a
standardized aptitude test which any reasonably well qualified
educator could administer, with defined cost pricing of the results?
then charge that back to the sending district.

i'm seeking an approach that accounts for needs but minimizes gaming
potential.  somewhat incompatible goals, i know...
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