There is no evidence that vouchers improve student learning. ... Kim Metcalf, found no achievement gains for voucher students compared to students in the public schools. ... Also in Milwaukee, Professor Alex Molnar's comparison of student achievement found that public school students attending schools with smaller class sizes marked greater achievement gains than students in the voucher schools. ... Vouchers provide limited help for a few students while the funds could be better spent to help most of the students in the public schools. ... Private schools retain the right to reject or a...

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An educated workforce is essential to America's and Illinois' ability to maintain economic competitiveness (Karanovich, F. 2010), Traditional state sponsored school curriculum and learning methods may not be relevant to the needs to today's learners. ... According to Stand.org there are currently 95 public charter schools teaching 48,000 students and there are 19,000 students on waiting lists. 90% of their students come from low income families as compared to 85% of all Chicago Public School students. Out of those 48,000 11% of Chicago Charter school students are receiving spec...

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