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School Choice Good for Teachers?
Posted by Dominic Rupprecht - September 12, 2007One of my favorite people on earth has a fabulous column on
NRO, about how school choice benefits teachers.
The program would also move toward a more diversified education marketplace for teachers. Just as schools would have to compete for students, they would also have to compete for quality teachers by offering competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and other perks. This kind of diversified market already exists in Japan, and the results have been tremendous. Teachers report higher levels of satisfaction, and Japanese students consistently outperform students from other countries on international exams. The system also boasts strong parental support and involvement, benefiting both students and teachers.
Read the full article
here.
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JIm said on Sep 13 2007 at 8:03pm
I think it would be easier to pinpoint who school choice negatively affects - it's a pretty short list. Union bureaucrats and big government enthusiasts.
By the way, I thought this article was interesting. It talks about the Federal government tying funding to one day teaching the constitution. ONE DAY. To teach the constitution. I'm not sure if I am more appalled by the government tying funding to such a narrow subject or the fact that funding is only worth one day on the constitution.
http://www.edspresso.com/2007/09/september_17_signing_of_the_co.htm
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