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Private schools, unlike public schools, are not obligated to accept students just because they live in the district, and in many rural districts private schools are nonexistent. This makes them reluctant to take in students who qualify for special education programs, as having the necessary resources for these programs are expensive. The policy of school choice is meaningless to them unless they have private schools that meet their needs — instead they forcibly return to public schools that no longer have the same resources, opportunities, or even funding — making their “freedom of choice” nonexistent. In a state where more than five million students attend public schools, implementing a school choice policy will have severe implications. And instead of promoting school vouchers, the state should invest in quality public education by ensuring schools are well-staffed and students have equal access to resources and opportunities.

Myla Cathey

May Sarin

Ian Curtis

Emily Chen

Debkonya Banerjee

Dhriti Kolar

Elena Alaniz

Aliza Jacob

Atticus Johnson

Evy Hairell

Masie Johnson

Trinity Craig

Ainsley Guzman

Michael Williams

Chauncey Lindner

The Roar Editorial Board

Myla Cathey • May Sarin

Ian Curtis • Emily Chen

“I think that school choice is important especially choosing between public and private schools and what’s best for you. However, I feel like vouchers are detrimental to public education because private schools are not held to the same standards and it hurts the students at public schools.”

- senior Bella Nolan

“I think school choice is an unfair advantage to those with money and influence. Public school is a free alternative for every child, but especially for children who don’t have enough money to attend private school. So, it’s incredibly unfair for tax payers to have the ability to take money from public schooling in order to fund private schools who already have money from tuition fees.”

- junior Domino Williams

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