Unintended Consequences of True School Choice

Written by funker on July 12, 2010 – 3:18 pm

I always try to make it a point to see both sides of an education issue, and as Project Runway host Tim Gunn always tells his fashion designer cast, try to make it work.

The concept of true school choice fits that challenge.

The thought behind true school choice is that “dollars follow the child.” Parents receive a government-estimated amount of money which represents the cost of educating each of their children, with adjustments for special needs such as special education, English language skills and physical disabilities. Parents may apply those monies it towards any school they choose: public, private, parochial or even home schooling. The state takes charge of informing parents of their options; public school superintendents and local school boards would have little incentive to do it.

True-choice advocates say this puts the decisions on quality schools in the hands of the parents, in effect creating a marketplace for education. It also, in theory, would provide “seed capital” for parents who could home-school their children or join with other parents to form a school of their own. It could also help parents create a more personalized educational experience for their child; for instance, they could elect to send him or her to college a year early. True choice assumes all parents also have equal access to perfect information to make an informed decision.

  • Share/Bookmark
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted under Education | No Comments »

Self Improvment Month – Is It True That There Is Something Called A Self-Improvement Month?

Written by funker on June 1, 2010 – 3:20 pm

If we try to find out of all the months which is best for self improvement, the answer is the month of November. It is believed by many as the month of self improvement. It is also believed to be the best time to engage in different types of works which would help us improve over all as a person, for example registering for writing or for the personality enhancement classes, learning a different hobby or learning about arts and craft, reading books, watching educational and inspiring shows or going for a vacation with the family to spend time with them.


The confusion lies in, is there really something like self improvement month? For those whose answer is in affirmative, it certainly is the month of November.


Going at a deeper level, actually every month should be for self improvement and improvement of anyone should not be confined to time and period rather whenever the need for improvement is felt, the person should work on it head on. Anytime is the best time for improvement and improvement doesn’t depend on any particular time of the day, week, month or year rather every second and minute is right for improvement.

  • Share/Bookmark
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted under Self Improvement | No Comments »

A True Love Story: A Self-Esteem Builder Story and Workbook

Written by funker on February 8, 2010 – 3:20 pm

51lmxf72CiL. SL160  A True Love Story: A Self Esteem Builder Story and Workbook
Product Description
A True Love Story is a positive life-changer that is a must read – full of wisdom, humour, advice, and passion. Difficult to put down. Totally unforgettable. Do you dare read it?… More >>
A True Love Story: A Self-Esteem Builder Story and Workbook

  • Share/Bookmark
Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted under Self Improvement | No Comments »