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Since public school is paid for by taxes whether you use it or not, whereas private school is optional and therefore costs extra (even people who use private schools still pay taxes - this arrangement can change with the use of a school voucher system) it is generally expected that private schools are better; if they were not better, there would be no reason for people to spend extra money to send their children to private schools. However, as always we must avoid excessive generalization. There are many different private schools and they are not all of equal quality, and the same can be said for public schools. Not all private schools are better than all public schools. Also bear in mind that private schools can have other objectives than excellence of education. Often they serve a religious purpose. In some private schools, students may be instructed in a particular religion, but may not learn very much about other subjects that are normally taught in schools. There are certainly some cases in which students would be better off in the public school system, rather than in the particular private school that their parents have chosen for them.
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What are the differences between state schools and private schools in UK?
State schools are owned and run by the state. Private (public) schools are owned and run by private individuals (usually trusts/charities or relgious bodies today, rather than any single person).
What is the difference between California state and private universities?
For starters, private universities are more expensive compared with California state schools. Cal state schools are publicly funded while private ones are not.
Do private schools perfom better scholastically that public schools?
No. I researched the data on this for my dissertation and found that private schools do not perform better than public schools. Consistently public schools had better test scores and performed at higher levels. One of the factors involved is teacher education. Private schools do not have to have qualified teachers with credentials issued by a university system/state board of education while public schools do. A study done by Indiana University showed that third grade students who attended private schools were not performing better than their peers in the public schools, and an independent financial audit of the Cleveland voucher system found that 1.9 million dollars had been misspent in 1997by the private voucher school using tax dollars. Private schools were also found in a report to Congress were not likely to meet accountability standards in admissions, student testing, curriculum, and religious education. They are not required to provide special education classes nor are they required to meet academic standards as required by the state department of education. All in all they were not better for students.
How are the schools in Scotland funded?
State schools are funded by the Scottish Government, private schools are funded by fees.
Is the University of Phoenix a private school?
Let's define our terms a little better. Public schools are those that are, ultimately, run by "the government" (in the US, by a state government). They get money from the state to operate (they also charge fees, and usually out-of-state students are charged extra). Private schools are those run by some organization other than the government. They usually charge higher fees, but don't charge out-of-state students extra. The University of Phoenix is a private school with an added twist: it's actually run for profit (all public schools, and many private schools, just try to break even).
What services do the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools provide?
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools provides professional service and advice to those students that attend private and parochial schools in the state of Texas.
Are private or public schools better?
it depends on the teachers, classes, ect.
What separates public schools from catholic and private schools?
Public schools are free and government operated, being paid for by tax money. Private schools are paid for entirely by the parents and are not government operated, however, they do need to meet government guidelines. Catholic schools are private schools that have a Catholic religious element to them. Many people believe that private schools are better for learning, which I believe to be the case.
What has the author Daphne Johnson written?
Daphne Johnson has written: 'School governing bodies project 1980-1983' 'Private schools and state schools' -- subject(s): Private schools
Do private schools have better scholarship opportunities?
There are less scholarship opportunities for private schools. Private schools are more expensive and scholarships dont always cover the entire costs of the schools. Since private schools are not fully funded as public schools they will only offer a scholarship to the best and brightest student. If you are that student then you will be way above the others so the answer is yes they do.
Do private high schools have stricter discipline in general?
This website not only allows you to search for private schools by state but there is also information about whether or not to switch to a private school. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/
Is Chicago state university a public or private school?
"State" is your clue. State universities are public schools.
