Onward, Blogging Soldiers

SC&A were wondering why the supporters of school vouchers tend to look toward parochial schools as being best able to provide their children with the education they believe the public schools cannot.

A good primer on debate in favor of vouchers, can be found here. The argument against school voucher can be found here.

There is more. Did you know that the US Supreme Court approved school vouchers? Here's some background on the SCOTUS decision.

What do Americans think of school vouchers? See CNN here and Zogby, here.

There are more facts here. Here is are a few facts to ponder:

In the following cities, as of 1998, the percentage of public school teachers who send their children to private school are:

Los Angeles - 18.9%
New York - 21.4%
Boston - 24.4%
Miami - 35.4% (3)

According to a July 1996 Department of Education report, 36.2% of private school teachers are "Highly Satisfied" with their work, while 11.2% of public school teachers are.(3)

As of 1998, public school teachers make 52% more than private school teachers.(3)

The NEA membership was the 4th highest contributor to federal candidates and parties in 95-96 election cycle. They contributed $3,283,141 (96% to Democrats, 4% to Republicans). The AFT membership was the 16th highest contributor. They contributed $2,423,088 (99% to Democrats, 1% to Republicans).(9)