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MichelleBrown
September18, 2011
Why are publicschools better than private schools?
This startedout as me wanted to be a school teacher and going to school for elementaryeducation but what would be so much better about teaching at a private schoolinstead of a public school. I have always went to a public school myself andseemed to turn out just fine, who wants to go and spend around “17,441 whichwas the average of private schools in 2009 in the United States” (Great schoolsINC). Why would someone pay that much money to go to school when they could gofor free? This is a question I ask myself a lot. Though some people wouldprobably think I’m crazy for spending $125 on a pair of jeans. So am I being ahypocrite for how they want to spend their money?
Whileresearching public and private schools I have learned that private schools arenot as excepting as you would think they would be. “Public schools are requiredto take any child and provide them with the necessary programs that they needeven if it is special ed. While private schools may deny any kid to theirproblem due to their special needs.” (Great schools INC). Every kid learns at adifferent pace and some need more help than others and that just isn’t rightthat they are able to do that. Public schools offer a wide variety of kids andfriends, that is not narrowed down be mental ability or anything.
It’sstriking to me that people would pay all this money to go and get the sameeducation that they could get for free. There are so many more advantages“Public schools provide transportation to and from school for children who livein the school district” (Education bug). This transportation can be a big helpfor parents trying to work and get their kids to and from school. Many of usknow how bad the economy is right now and a lot of people can’t afford thatextra expense in these times right now. If you cannot afford to send yourchildren to private schools does it mean that they are not getting as good ofan education? “A large scale government financed study has concluded thatstudents in regular public schools do as well or significantly better in maththan comparable students in private schools.”(Teresa Mendez). Public schoolsare obviously showing that they can be just as good, or even better thanprivate schools. You do not have to pay all the money and you are stillproviding a good education for your child. Though in private schools the classsize does tend to be lower and normally gives the children more one on one timepublic school teachers have always been very will to help me and meet up withme anytime I have ever needed help, it has never been an issue.
I personallydo not believe that private schools are better than public schools. I haveattended public schools my whole life and have always love it and am notplanning on hopefully becoming a teacher at a public school. If public schoolswere that bad the government would not be helping that and setting up theguidelines that need to be reached each year. Why would so many people attendpublic schools if they were that bad? They wouldn’t I feel blessed to havegotten to attend the public school that I did and meet all the friends that I have.We can’t expect everyone to believe that spending 17,000 for your educationrather than nothing would be better or even remotely close but it truly isbetter.
Work Cited
GreatSchools, Joining. "Private vs.Public Schools - Defining Your Ideal School GreatSchools." GreatSchools- Public and Private School Ratings, Reviews and Parent Community. 2011. Web.19 Sept. 2011.
"Advantagesof Public Schools - Education Bug." Education Bug - Articles, Public &Private Schools, Colleges. 2011. Web. 19 Sept. 2011.
Mendez,Teresa. "Public v. Private Schools ProjectAppleseed." ParentalInvolvement & Engagement In Public Schools Project Appleseed in Education.USA Today, 2005. Web. 19 Sept. 2011.
1. What issue is the author addressing? Write down aquestion they pose that is guiding their search.
ReplyDeleteWither private schools are better for the children thanpublic and if worth the money.
2. Is the author present? Does he/she write in first personand interact with their topic? Explain.
The author shows a lot of interest and has strong belief inpublic schools even being better then private. She discusses her experience andstrong desire to teach in public schools. This shows her view and why shebelieves in it.
3. How is research used? What information do you think wouldhelp strengthen their point? What questions do you have regarding their topicthat is not clear in their sketch?
She uses good direct quotes in her essay to support her view. She could use more summerazing and paraphrazing to help make a stronger point that is more hers then just words used from someone else. I was wondering what argument would those make who place their kids in private schools or are supporters of private schools. More information about the opposing side and why their views are weak. The first sentence in the paragraph was hard to follow and could be changed a little to grap your attention.
4. Are the sources used cited in MLA format? How do they ordon’t they integrate their research into their essay by quoting, paraphrasing,and summarizing sources? Explain.
The information seems to be used in MLA format. The quotes where integrate well in the paper. It fit with what was being said within the paragraph. It flowed with the rest of the sketch.