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Erasing the Myths of School Choice

Released: 2/28/2009

Author(s): Greg Forster, Ph.D.

This myth-busting piece tackles six common misconceptions about school choice.

Myths:

  • Vouchers hurt public schools and take the best and brightest.
  • Private schools aren’t really better than public schools.
  • Vouchers will lead to increased segregation.
  • Private schools are hostile to tolerance and democratic values.
  • Vouchers are costly and drain money from public schools.
  • Private schools exclude difficult students.

http://www.friedmanfoundation.org/schoolchoice/myths.jsp

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