...| The differences between schools. | Public school, private school and home school. | | Bonnie Beavers | 3/15/2012 | | Parents have many types of schools to choose from; but what effect does their choice have on their children? Parents have many types of schools to choose from; but what effect does their choice have on their children? What are the different types of schools that a parent can choose from? There are many different types of schools available and parents have to choose which is best for their children. Three specific schools available are public school, private school, and home school. Why do they choose a specific type of school and what effect does it have on the children? The first type of school that parents can choose from is public school. This type of school is funded by the local, state and federal government. This type of school follows a certain curriculum that is given by the local government, as well as the state government. (Vercillo, 2012) These schools are open to any student that lives within the school district for that city. Parents choose this type of school for a lot of reasons. One reason is the convenience factor. It is close to the family’s home and transportation can be provided to and from school or they can walk. The second reason is there is no cost to attend public school. Another reason is it has a lot of diversity. Most people consider public school as the “norm.” “Children will basically fit in with society...
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...Schools and their rules Kids are meant to enjoy their childhood and play around and have fun. Parents only want the best for their children, but it’s their children’s education that always come first. There are always controversies and arguments about which schooling benefits the student’s learning the most. Most kids are put into public schools because it doesn’t require much money unlike homeschooling or private school. Many families struggle with poverty so public schools are the only options left for them. Money isn’t the only problem that people are facing, but whether or not the students are learning going to school. Does the different type of schools really determine how much the students learn? What are the pros and cons of public schools, private schools and homeschooling? What type of school is the ‘right’ school? According to the Institute of Education Sciences, folks reported having state funded school decision, more or less 25 percent went to a picked government funded school, while 67 percent went to their allocated school while the other 9 percent went to a non-public school. When it comes to how much the students are learning, is the school really the most important factor? Parents are the ones who mainly makes the decision in what schools are better for their child. Usually, private schools are mainly for religious purpose. They are quite strict, but I have Ngo 2 read articles in the newspaper that they have a better teaching system compared...
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...Running head: Charter schools vs. Public schools Charter vs. Public Schools Stan Rodrigues Warner Pacific College Abstract I have chosen to write about the differences between charter schools and the public education system. I have been working in the education field for the last eight years. I personally grew up attending private schools until halfway through my freshman year when my parents moved me to Oregon, at which point I began public high school. I immediately began to notice differences. Private schools taught at a higher education level. There was no basic level of education there was only college prep or honors. At Redmond High School there was general education, college prep, then honors. I noticed that it seemed like they were more concerned about moving you on and out of the high school than actually knowing whether you learned anything or was prepared to deal with the outside world. I felt more like a number than an attending student. This exact feeling brings me to where I am now. I have kids and I am not so sure that they are getting the best education possible. My older son had learning disabilities and has been through several programs prior to the fifth grade. He had a teacher who was willing to give him extra attention and all of a sudden by the end of the year he was at level in many areas. He is now in high school and although struggles sometimes he has a great GPA and is proceeding on a college course. I have wondered many times if he really had...
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...Benefits and disadvantages of home schooling vs public schools Chancia Tokyo international University Academic composition I Those past years we have a lot of children or teenager who can decide where they want to study. They can study in a class surrounded by other students or at home, alone. Public school presents a lot of opportunity for teenagers to be social with other students, do some extracurricular activities and go outside to hang out with their friends. Also, as I mentioned before it is not the only one, there is homeschooling. By being homeschooled, students gain the same education as what the public schools students study. Thus, they can study whatever they want. It only depends on the environment and the academic contents that the parents or teenagers are using, to teach them or themselves. So what is best for the education of our children? Both of them are mainly good, the only thing that we need to do is it to give, children’s, the best education. To begin with, we all know that parents want the best for their children’s, which is not bad and apparently from an article written by Shaw I., homeschooling are getting more famous each year. The growth rate is of 15 percent. So those who are considering letting their children study at home you should be aware of those benefits. From an article written by Richardson H. in “Children should be allowed to get bored, expert says”, said that by letting our children get bored will lead them to developing a good...
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...Home Schooling vs. Public Schools: Which One is Better? Thesis Statement: Many parents question what is best for their child’s education, home schooling or public school. Home schooling can sometimes provide a more direct and focused education than public schools, Public School is better in many ways including the child’s social development. I. Home Schooling vs. Public Schooling II. The Pros and Cons of Home Schooling A. Home schooling can benefit both students and parents by providing individual attention. B. Home schooling gives parents a sense of security. C. Home schooling puts financial strain on parents. D. Home schooling can cause slower social development. III. The Pros and Cons of Public Schooling A. Public schooling provides many free services. B. Public schooling allows both parents time to have a full time job. C. Public schooling allows students to participate in many activities, sports, and organizations. D. Public schooling makes students more likely to deal with bullying and peer pressure . D. Home Schooling vs Public Schooling: Which is Better? A. The pros of public schooling outweigh the cons, thus making public schooling the better choice. When children become of age, and it is time for them to start school, many parents question what is best for their child’s education, home schooling or public school. Both home schooling and public schooling has their pros and cons, but many parents often question...
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...Public School vs. School Choice The education system is a very complex one. A common controversial topic is whether public school or school choice is a better option for a student. In my opinion, I would go with the public school system. There are many factors as to why I believe public is better than school choice, including reasons like location, religion, selectivity, and education itself. Unlike private schools, public schools are neighborhood schools, so there isn’t much issue for students with travel. Many private schools are far and must require a child to travel further from home. With distance between a student’s home and private school possibly greater than that of a public school, the amount of gas usage is greater. Parents must also remember financial considerations. The cost of private schools may be unreasonable to some families, even though financial aid is available to those who cannot afford the tuition. I know that my parents wanted to send me to a private school, but we could not afford it even with financial aid, and there are numerous families currently in the same situation I was in. By paying for private school, parents would think they are paying for the best education, but in actuality the top schools in America are really public schools. The top high school in American for the year 2011 is the School for the Talented and Gifted, with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology ranking second, according to US News...
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...people act and interact with each other on the educational environment. The behavior of an individual, student or teacher, in a classroom may have much to do with the cultural background that this particular person comes from. Each society will think about education considering their own needs, and in this way their adopted systems and methods to train their students might differ from each other (Barmeyer, 2004). On this mindset, the present study will be conducted in comparative terms between a German student, who was interviewed by me, a Brazilian student, highlighting the differences and possible similarities in educational experiences in our home countries. In order to conduct these comparisons, I will use Hofstede’s cultural dimensions of Power Distance – referring to the power distribution in our societies - and Individualism vs. Collectivism – the degree of integration of each country into groups - to explain our behavior patterns and opinions in each subject. In order to do that I divided this work into subgroups to better explain each point examined. The first one will be a comparison between the educational systems highlighting how they work, the second will explore the learning process and interaction between teacher and students in a classroom, following by...
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...than private schools, public education is by far the best; no child left behind or denied an education regardless of standards. There are many pros and cons in both public and private school that needed to be weighed. Student diversity, cost, class size, federal, state and local laws, different types of schools, transportation, and the teachers are all factors that can help aid in your decision. First we have the cost of attendance. Private schools the doubt or question you can ask yourself, “Are you getting what you paid for?” Private school is very expensive; they manage on a balanced budget. They do not take no funding from the government, they will accept nonpublic sources of support from religious organizations, endowments, grants and charitable donations, therefore they charge for every aspect of their school. The average cost for tuition is between $1,600 up to 8,000 a year, it all depends, what grade level and if school has religious affiliation. On the other hand, Public schools are not allowed to charge tuition, the cost to attend public school is free, when you get in high school you may get charged the price of your books. All public schools are funded by local, state and government taxes. On the other hand class size is a major difference. Private schools control their enrollment, and their class is much smaller which makes the student to teacher ratio is better at a private school. There are fewer electives and extra-curricular activities at a private. Public...
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...Education Options for High School Level Students The learning process differs dramatically for many teenage students. Students are faced with new responsibilities and an adjustment phase coming out of middle school. There is a new workload placed on high school students. Some teenagers are more than able to keep up with the academics in high school and have a need to be more challenged. While other students fall behind and may need extra help. There are many types of education options for all types of students. Private schools may deem an option for a student who wants to achieve higher level of education than that of a public school. While a continuation school may be needed for that high school student who may not graduate in time. There are also options for students who may have broken the law and need a more structured environment to learn in. Education options for high school level students are very important and each play a role in creating a different learning environment tailored to a specific student. Private schools supply a unique learning environment that may benefit a student in many ways, but there are some requirements that must be met first. A private school requires a tuition cost be paid in order for the student to attend. Students are also some times required to test into the school. These tests are given to assess the students academic ability and to make sure he or she is able to keep up with the in depth curriculum. Parents and students may have many...
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...Max McClellan 9/20/15 APUSH Schneider The Bill of Rights Supreme Court Cases Case 1: Texas vs. Johnson (1989) A.) Gregory Lee Johnson burned an American flag outside of the convention center where the 1984 Republican National Convention was being held in Dallas, Texas. Johnson burned the flag because he was angered by Reagan’s policies. He was arrested and charged with violating a Texas statute that prevented the desecration of a venerated object, including the American flag. A Texas court tried and convicted Johnson. He appealed, arguing that his actions were "symbolic speech" protected by the First Amendment. B.) Does the burning of the American flag constitute as "symbolic speech” which is protected by the First Amendment? C.) The burning of the flag was found to be considered as free speech which is protected by the First Amendment. D.) The majority of the court believed Johnson’s acts to be a representation of symbolic speech. While many might be angered by the action, Johnson’s right of free speech cannot be taken away. F.) Writing for the dissent, Justice Stevens argued that the flag's unique status as a symbol of national unity outweighed "symbolic speech" concerns so the government could lawfully prohibit flag burning. Case 2: Escobedo vs. Illinois (1964) A.) Danny Escobedo was arrested without a warrant for the murder of his...
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...Home Schooling vs. Public Schooling Jill Norris COM155 October 27, 2012 Dr. Melton Home Schooling vs. Public Schooling The grand cartoonist Al Capps once said, “Any place that anyone can learn something useful from someone with experience is an educational institution.”(Capps) This statement evokes thought of exactly what defines a “school.” Can any place be called a school? Certainly the home can be called a school as there are around 1.5 million children in the United States are homeschooled. Home schooled children are able to practice their religion, can have a different curriculum, and different disciplinary actions, but both can lead to a well educated student. Public schools, even with all of their bad press, are still the most popular way to educate a child (Homeschool Or Public School? 2012) According to www.hslada.org, which provides legal analysis of home school laws, someone that is interested in homeschooling their children should follow the law of the state in which they reside. Laws governing home school education vary by state and according to the 10th Amendment of the Constitution the power to regulate all forms of education belong to the states. Homeschooling is included in this protection. The Constitution states that the federal government is not allowed to interfere with or control public or private forms of education. The progression requirements for home schooled children do differ state by state and the federal government has no laws or...
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...Cases Case 1: Texas vs. Johnson (1989) A.) Gregory Lee Johnson burned an American flag outside of the convention center where the 1984 Republican National Convention was being held in Dallas, Texas. Johnson burned the flag to protest the policies of President Ronald Reagan. He was arrested and charged with violating a Texas statute that prevented the desecration of a venerated object, including the American flag. A Texas court tried and convicted Johnson. He appealed, arguing that his actions were "symbolic speech" protected by the First Amendment. The Supreme Court agreed to hear his case. B.) Does the burning of the American flag constitute as "symbolic speech” which...
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...fits in your lifestyle and needs is complicated. Some options for parents are private schools, public schools, and home schooling their children. Depends on what the parents choose is best for their children. Since private schools and public schools fall under the category with traditional schooling, lets compare and contrast traditional schooling vs. home schooling. The two are both types of schools. The student can earn a diploma with either way of schooling program. Both of the ways of schooling have the same main courses needed to graduate.Something that might be different is how many credits are needed to graduate. Most are 21 credits with four credits from the main classes like science, English, history, and math. Also a half credit from gym class. For some home school students getting that grade is hard. They might need to go to a park and play basketball or find something to do outside. Some parents don’t want to hire a teacher so they enroll their kids in the online home schooling. The two types of schooling ways also let the student progress through the course. For example if you pass your first year of regular science you have the option to further into biology, chemistry, geology, and psychics. Both ways of schooling offer different classes you can take like computer classes, second languages, art class, Hom-each,accounting, and etc. A major difference is the pace of learning. Home schooled kids can learn at their own pace.This is a major help to those kids that...
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...well-rounded public schooling option, a private religious-based education, a “laid back” potentially more simple home schooling education, or a more focused public schooling in charter schools. This is one of the most important decisions parents and children have to make early on in life; making the wrong choice could potentially affect the child in a negative way. Many people are involved...
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...deciding where to enroll? There are a variety of factors that influence a student’s decision to enroll. Factors such as cost and the availability of financial aid are universally important at all types of institutions. However, other factors can vary widely by institution type, demographics, class level, and whether the student enrolled at his or her top choice. Every year, hundreds of campuses administer the Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory™ (SSI) to their students. In addition to more than 70 items rated for importance and satisfaction on the general student experience, the SSI includes nine items that address factors in a student’s decision to enroll. During the fall of 2011, more than 55,000 students from more than 100 public and private fouryear and two-year institutions completed the SSI. These students rated the factors to enroll items on a scale of one (meaning not important at all) to seven (very important). This report details the responses from the nationwide pool of data. In particular, this report has a special emphasis on the nearly 22,000 first-year students who responded in order to see which items scored higher with ratings of important or very important (a ranking of six or seven on the answer scale). Comparisons with upperclass students and between students at their first-choice institution versus those attending their second- or third-choice institution are also provided. In addition, the report highlights trend results in enrollment factors as originally reported...
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