sons why educational vouchers are beneficial if they are used properly and for the right reasons. On the other hand, there are many people who disagree with using educational vouchers. In fact, in an article from Public Education the writer, Gerald Leinwand, says, “Here in its essence, is the big under-appreciated problem with vouchers.” Public schools have to take all comers and are subject to public accountability (Leinwand 116-117). This source basically states that any school can pick and choose whom they want. The schools reject the difficult students that cause problems and don’t really care about school onto the public system, which finds itself with reduced resources thanks to the money diverted to voucher schools. And the voucher schools, with their more chosen student body, can be superior to public schools. The crisis in education is as much a social and economic problem as it is a teaching problem. Children from unstable homes who go to school hungry and angry often are not ready to learn. If parents do not show any example, there may not be any familiarity with books and the quiet discipline that goes with reading if parents are not home with their children, who will help them with their homework? Educational vouchers cannot work by themselves; they also need the guidance from the parents to try Whitten 3 to give them a chance. Schools around the world are using them today, so they shouldn’t give up on them. Educational vouchers are not just used by public schools, private schools, and charter schools; home schooling also uses them. Despite the negative approach educational vouchers have, many Americans should give them a chance to be successful. In conclusion, educational vouchers have a strong chance to help children. Educational vouchers could be the opportunity of a lifetime for our children in America. Then, if all people could just look over the bad things and see the good it has done with othe...
