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Private School Education vs. Public School Education

Private School Education vs. Public School Education. By Regina Wydock regina.wydock@smail.astate.edu. Private vs. Public Education. Factors that Affect Private versus Public School Decisions: Academic reputation and college preparation Religious and Moral instruction

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Private School Education vs. Public School Education

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  1. Private School Education vs. Public School Education By Regina Wydock regina.wydock@smail.astate.edu

  2. Private vs. Public Education • Factors that Affect Private versus Public School Decisions: • Academic reputation and college preparation • Religious and Moral instruction • School size and Class size • Safety reputation • Special programs • Costs • Location • Ideology

  3. Private School Education Facts • One in Four Schools are Private Schools • Private Schools have a Zero Tolerance Policy • Depends mainly on Tuition Fees and Funds coming from Non-public Sources such as: • Religious Organizations • Endowments • Grants • Charitable Donations • U.S. students in Private School 24% • U.S. students that Graduate Private School 88% • U.S. students in Private School that attend college 79% • U.S. students in Private School that Graduate college 52%

  4. Private School Pros • Small Classes • Better Textbooks and Materials • Better Computers • Classes are more Challenging • Lot of Schools are Religious Based

  5. Average Private School Tuition

  6. Private School Cons • Cost • Teachers do not have to be Certified with Degree • Less Classes to Choose from • Do not always offer Special Education Classes • Some Schools have Entrance Exam • Lot of Schools are Religious Based

  7. Public School Education Facts • 90% of Students go to Public School • Depends on Government Funds (local, state, and federal) • U.S. students in Public School 76% • U.S. students that Graduate from Public School 72% • U.S. students in Public School that attend college 65% • U.S. students in Public School that Graduate college 26%

  8. Public School Pros • More Classes to Choose from • More Sports Programs • More Arts and Music Programs • No or Low Cost • Teachers must be Certified

  9. Public School Cons • Larger Classes • More days off from School • Outdated Textbooks and Materials • Exposure to unwanted lifestyles • Limited Advanced Curriculum for Advanced Learners • Underfunded • Higher Dropout Rate • Buildings in Disrepair

  10. Issues

  11. Reference Page • Education bug Public School vs. Private School http://www.educationbug.org/a/private-schools-pros-and-cons.html • Great Schools Private vs. Public http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/defining-your-ideal/59-private-vs-public-schools.gs • Public School Review http://www.publicschoolreview.com/articles/5 • Private vs. Public Schools http://privateschool.about.com/cs/employment/a/teachingcond.htm • Time U.S. Are Private Schools Really Better? http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1670063,00.html • CAPE Private Education http://www.capenet.org/benefits.html • Public vs. private: Which is right for your child? http://www.babycenter.com/0_public-vs-private-which-is-right-for-your-child_67271.bc

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