do people who go to private school think they're better then those people who go to public school?
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No.  Many times, people send their kids to private schools only because that state has a rep for terrible public education.\n\nIn my case, I sent my son's to a private school because one opened in our area that specialized in students with add/adhd and learning disabilities.  It was a smart move!  They taught my boys techniques to deal with their learning disabilities (one was in reading, one in math).  Both boys graduated top of the class...one was first in class, the other was 3rd.  \n\nBTW, in case you think they are "dumb" the youngest has a very high IQ (tested by a psychologist...not an online test).  Other scored very high on his SATs and will graduate college next year.  They just learned to deal with their learning disabilities.
256648
My daughter did really well at a public Humanities Magnet, a Catholic High School was much better for my son.\n\nMy daughter was a very strong student and really made her choice pay off, my son was more comfortable with the sense of security provided by the private school.
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I went to private school all my life, and once I hit the "real world" and started making friends who went to public schools it truly amazed me how much they didn't learn.  If I had to hire a high school kid for anything, I'd take a C-student from a private school over an A-student at a public school, unless the public school is exceptionally well-known for academics.
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there are neighbourhood schools that aren't that good, and then there are some which are. Whether a school is good or not, depends on the quality of the teachers, the mentality of the students, and the resources available to the school. another issue is, what do you define as a good school? Is a good school one that produces students who get straight-As?or students who develop a passion for off-the-beaten path subjects, like Literature, or Music, or Art, or Media and Communications? Sometimes, its hard to bridge the discrepancy between staying in school and getting good grades, and dropping out/taking the road less travelled in order to pursue what you love. Let's face it, the education system here does not suit everyone, and indeed, having gone through the almost ideal Good Secondary Sch - Good Junior College - Good University bit, I cant say that I learnt anymore than others who have not, nor do i feel schooled in the ways of the world. Having done some teaching in a neighbourhood school, I realised that many students are simply unmotivated and teachers don't have the resources to motivate each and every student. It's sad, but thats life.
137004
For some individuals, Yes.  Two of my high-school age children are currently attending charter schools, and with great results. They get more individualized attention and better grades.
164412
Both are good in different circumstances.. It should be decided by the standard they provide.. Private schools aim at Money, and may provide good standards.. public school aims at education but wont be having good standards..
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Advantage- smaller classes more attenchion for each child.  I was identified as gifted LD while in private school if I had never gone to private school I would have never been identified till collage.  \nSometimes priveschools are less deversified but if you look for a diverse school that is not an issue.\n\ndisadvantage - costs but many times scholarships are avalable epesially if they are trying to be a more diverse school.
869117
i belive state schools r funded by tha state through taxes... tha rest r private and r usually higher in rates
595702
I think they both have their merits. Independant schools generally have kids who are easier to work with because the school will kick them out if they misbehave.  The environment at an independant school is far nicer and the teachers seem happier.  But at state schools you will get far more experience with a broader range of kids and you won't get so  many 'spoilt brats'!
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The answer depends almost entirely on where you live.  Some public schools are quite good while some really stink.  For example, I live in Dallas, and the Dallas Independent School District has a very bad reputation - if I had kids, I would do what I could to send them to private school.  However, some of the suburban school districts are great and I'd have no problem using them - and saving the money I'd spend on a private school.  I went to public schools and I turned out fine (I think...).
1016004
I am always cautious about pushing my students towards a elite school.  Often times i think that it parents want their children to attend Yale or Harvard more than the child does.  It is a status symbol for the parent, it is a nervous breakdown for the child.  Schools like MIT and Cornell have the highest suicde rate in the country for a reason.  I just encourage my kids to go to college...period.  If students aren't sure what they want to do I recommend a community college and a part time job.  Some times I feel a little real world experience can be just as valuable, than 4 years at an Ivy League School.
414841
What's a goddard school. If it's a private school than I do.
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I wouldn't say one is 'better' than the other.  \n\nOne advantage to being in a school rather than being home schooled is that you have more social contact with people your own age.  You learn skills that some kids don't learn when being home schooled.  You get a broader range of people who have different opinions...you have a better chance to form opinions that might differ from your parents.\n\nOne advantage of home schooling is that parents probably have a greater 'investment' in the success of the student than most public school teachers do.
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You need to know what the public schools are like in your area.  In some areas the public schools have equal or better student achievement that private schools. You can get as good an education for 'free' and save your money for college. In other areas, the public schools are dangerous zoos with little learning going on. Also, if your child has any special needs, better public schools are required to support him, while private schools that do not accept federal funds are not required to provide (or are not able to provide) appropriate accomodations.  Many large public high schools have a large number of interesting elective courses and clubs for every student to find his niche.  However, a smaller private school may be the better choice for a student who might get lost in a crowd. A little tongue in cheek, here.  When we were looking for schools for our teens, the parking lot made me uncomfortable in one school.   Way too many BMWs and here was I in my old mini-van...that is an issue.  If a school in your area has a reputation of being 'rich', a parent who is making sacrifices to remove their children from the problems in the local public school may be setting their child up for ridicule from those with 'better' cars, clothes etc.
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Not only are homeschooled students as capable of getting into an Ivy League school as a public schooled student, they are perhaps more apt to get into a Ivy League School as opposed to public school student. \n         A friend of mine who is a college recruiter and admissions coordinator put it this way. "If I had the opportunity to enroll a student who has been homeschooled v. a public school student, I take the homeschooled student." "Why" I exclaimed "Because a homeschooled student reads 2-3 grade levels above his/her chronological age; they have read the harder materialsthat a private university is going to DEMAND. Most have one if not two foreign languages under their belt, they have been active in their community, and they have their head scewed on straight with a great support system @ home - it's a slam dunk win-win situation for school and student." was his reply.\n    Having tutored home school students for many years and seeing some of them going onto Ivy League or near Ivy League universities and lead their classes, I can say without reservation that homeschoolers excell in the environment of the Ivy League university in a way that a public school student are not encouraged to by the public school system.
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Pros:\nAllows lower income people to send their kids to private school.\nAllows parents to choose where they send their kids to school\nRewards good schools, punishes bad schools\n\nCons:\nTakes money out of an already cash-strapped public school system\nPublic schools are not allowed to turn down students, so students who aren't accepted by private schools will be stuck in even worse public schools.
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If the parents are of average intelligence and are mentally stable, the benefits of homeschooling far outweigh the benefits of attending a public school.\n\nI'm sure there are some parents who are below average intelligence and/or mentally unstable who attempt homeschooling, so the answer is YES.