Some public school facilities are impressive; others mediocre. The same is true of private schools. In the public school system, political support and economic revenue base are critical. In private schools the ability to attract endowments and other forms of financial support are just as critical. Private school facilities reflect the success of the school's development team and that of the school to continue to generate alumni support. So, who has the edge? I'd say it's a draw, all things considered.
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Not necessarily. It depends on the school. Some public schools have better funding than others. Some private schools have better funding than others. Some are in better neighborhoods. Some have students with parents who are more willing to endorse the importance of education. Basically, it all depends on the individual school, not simply whether it is private or public. Each type has its own benefits and downfalls, but both of those elements are generally independent of whether the school is public or private.
If given your choice, would you rather attend a private school or a public one?
I, personally, would prefer the private school. It inspires me more confidence. I think they pay their teachers better, and better paid people do their job better.
However, private school teachers don't have to have degrees in education - their bachelor's degrees can be in almost anything.
Truthfully, most...and that is so...most private schools do not have the money to pay the teachers more than public schools. However, I am not siding one way or the other. I feel, however, that public schools, in general, need to become more committed to sticking to a set of rules and regulations and the parents/community support them when they get tough; because "our kids" are getting out of hand. They are many wonderful kids. yet, let's be honest, they is stuff that is going on today in public schools hinder the academic successd, in general, because so much of the funds are spent jhiring security and not buying teaching material. The "bad behinds" need to be dealt with strigently. Then, some actual learning can occur.
public schools are very nice if they are in rich neighborhoods
Is that because it is a better kept school, because of the environment?
Is that because the "rich" tend to send their kids there?
Is that because people act a little better when they have money?
I share some of the same views as previously posted. I have been though private schooling, it was a better choice compared to the area public school option. Everyone has a different reason as to why to send or not send their kids to private school.
Would you also consider attending a private college?
I say, for social issues, Public is better.
Hum - for social issues, eh? Care to explain??
I would think that no matter which school public or private that socialization would not be an issue unless your in a home schooling situation. There are people in private and public maybe not the same amounts but that should not hinder any social issues.
Would you have a preference of the two?
Class sizes... Based solely on anecdotal evidence, I would say that the private schools win out on this issue. Why? Because they are by charter organized to provide a more personal kind of education for their clientele. They are selective by design. Class sizes of 10-12 are the rule.
Public systems have to take almost anyone who lives within their boundaries. In public schools you will generally find much higher class sizes, apparently as high as 35-40 students in some inner city schools.
Unfortunately, teaching rapidly degenerates into babysitting when classes get too large. Any teaching situation which offers a small number of students to teach at any one time has to be a superior teaching environment.
I think public schools help you out more in the long run! It's a taste of the real world because every parent doesn't have the same income, and you do see those girls who get pregnant at age 16. It also prepares you socially. There isn't just one type of class.
::Steph::