Why public schools free of charge?
108867
They are free because of the taxes. What's wrong with that?
569122
Great Idea!  In addition to that, in regards to education, they, and their children cannot attend a public school for free.  They must pay a tuition fee, yes, even for a public school since they entirely don't meet the "residency" status.  No free lunch or breakfast for them and as far as "after school program" they may not participate.  If they wish to participate, they must pay an enrollment fee, monthly fee, etc.  Those programs are provided by taxpayers, and the people who voted to increase the school budget wanted to help the LEGAL children, not the ILLEGAL children.  Americans can't afford it.  Look at it this way, if I were to attend a University at a different State where I live, I'm sure I am expected to pay extra since I don't meet the "residency" status they required. Same logic.\n\nbtw,\n\nIf you're against illegal immigration, please click on the link below. United we stand, together we'll defeat and deport the illegals!!\n\nhttp://www.illegalimmigrantprotest.com
87096
I think education should be free for every residence of every country no matter were they come from and what there parents do.A society that does not provide for free education for its residence is causing problem for itself in future.FREE EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO OUR FUTURE
85672
well every person has to have top grade education for free. but the no child left behind is only focused on a random choice of people. im doing bad, and my teacher says," fail, we dont care." and another teacher told me," do something like drugs or do anyhting illegal, but dont disturb the class!!!"
185340
as far as i have heard, eductation til school level is free is the uk. but at college level i think we need to pay. you may b able to obtain a scholarchip from certain universities. u shud contact the schools individualy and go through theor application process
648413
Because the government wants children to be educated according to what the government leaders believe is right.  And so we as a country are taxed for it.  Is it right?  no.\n\nI do not allow my child in public schools..yet I pay school taxes.  I am my child's teacher, yet I do not get a state salary...  My taxes go to pay for a schoolbuilding my child will not see the inside of and for teachers to teach kids things we do not believe in...\n\nBut as Christians our family is taught to give unto Ceasar what is Ceasar's, and give unto God what is God's.\n\nIf we don't like the tax system, we can always move to another country...;)
781333
If a private school were free to everyone, it wouldn't be a private school any longer, now would it?? A private school IS private because it's funded PRIVATELY.
1141576
Because they charge a fee.
363946
Public School: Yes because it will show come class. Public schools are unfortunatley given a bad name at times. The kids are not looked at as smart and are looked as trouble makers. In society today people go by looks and their first impressions. Imagine seeing a nicely dressed teenager walking across the street, then imagine a teenager with a Doo Rag or something on. Right off the bat you make an assumption, without even knowing the person. The old fashion reasons are the ones listed above, but look deeper. Imagine someone goes to an interview with T-shirt, and the other with a suit. Which would you pick. See what I mean.
816242
We pay school fees at my public school, but they're voluntary fees and you only have to pay them if you can afford them. Most people always pay them because public schools are poor enough without loosing out on extra money. I personally believe that the government should pay more into public schools, and less into private. Our public education system is great, but it could be so much greater if the schools had more resources.\n\nAlso public education has to be free, for the simple fact that it is required by law for everyone to attend school until they are 15. If it was not free then not everyone would be able to attend.\n\nI'm not sure if this answers your question, but I tried! Hope it helps.
616642
school could get money and it helps the kids stay happy and not thirsty since no one actually uses the drinking fountains. Plus every body loves soda.
112259
Aside from the standard public k-12 schools, there are also private and church schools, operated by private organizations independent from state intervention.\n\nThen there are charter schools which are privately operated but funded by the state (requiring them to meet state guidelines) Charter schools usually cater to at-risk students(students in danger of dropping out) or offered as a free alternative to public school when the parents can't afford a private school.\n\nNext there are magnet schools, which are intensified education schools with a strong curriculum in math and science, designed for the extremely gifted and talented students (or parents) that are trying to accelerate their learning.\n\nAnd last there is home school, where the parents teach their children what they should learn in public school.
101407
no. Nothing is ever free. There is always a cost. Good things always take work.
733772
Basically, people pay property taxes to fund the public school system.  Those that don't have kids or send their kids to private school don't get any sort of break on their taxes by not using the system.  The concept of School vouchers basically are a credit to be used at any participating school.  So one could use the voucher (worth lets say $5,000) at a public or private school of their choosing.\n\nThe argument for is that it provides a market-based incentive for schools to operate better in order to attract students, the argument against is that the ones really benefiting are those families that already send their kids to private schools, only now, they would get it paid for by the government.
583967
No.\n\nAll states are legally required to provide a free, appropriate public education to students.
850790
What? That makes no sense.\n\nStudents pay tuitions to go to school. If you teach a student at a school, you get paid by that school.\n\nFor wanting to know how to teach, you make absolutely no sense.
918261
Not to sound too cynical, but here goes. Have you never thought about the REAL reason for free education? Oh, you were under the impression it was to learn! Well, ok, it is for that to some extent, but it's also a vast free baby sitting service that keeps kids off the streets while their parents go out and work so that they can all keep consuming. It also institutionalizes them so that the vast majority become used to a non-democratic higher-archical system which will prepare them well to knuckle down to the drudgery of life in some office when they go off to work. Last but not least, it keeps unemployment down, by keeping teenagers off the job market.\n\nDo you really think parents will be leaving their kids at home to school themselves, trusting them not to eat chips and watch TV all day? I think not. It just wouldn't suit the system, the losses would outweigh the profits. Who knows, kids might even start thinking for themselves!