Blog #2 Reflection on power and control of schools

Recently in class we have been learning a lot about schools and the different systems in America. We were able to find the differences between public schools, private schools, home schooling, and what school of choice is. From class readings we have found that there are different types of public schools. According to Spring, these include open enrollment, magnet schools, alternative schools, and public charter schools. A public school is  available to any child for free. Magnet schools attract specific specialties such as learning for children with disabilities. Alternative schools apply to many students who are troubled, or teens who are pregnant. A public charter school typically helps give students a chance to attend a better school than the locally provided public school. They offer a more disciplined environment than a typical public school and they strive for excellence. in addition to the many forms of public schools, there is private schools. Private schools cost money and the government does not support them the way public schools are supported. Religion is typically a common factor for all private schools. In addition, school of choice is another option available to students who want to attend a school outside of their assigned public school. It allows parents to select an appropriate school for their child to attend, the only drawback is that the parent has to find their own method of transportation. Lastly, is the method of home schooling. This is where the child's parent teaches their child. The parents are still required to achieve the required state goals, it is typically thought to be done because of the families religious beliefs. Overall, there are many different opinions to which school is best. Many people believe that private schools are superior to public education. I would have to say that there are many different advantages and disadvantages to each type of school and not one of them is superior to the other i feel like a lot of times, students decide what they want to achieve and accomplish. Students get out what they put into it.