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Milton Friedman introduces publicly funded vouchers for private schools. Vouchers could create competitive enterprise, widening variety and choices for parents. Choice increases well-being.
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Principle vs Practice
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A.K.A. Independent or Free schools-response to children's cries for freedom to explore self, interpersonal relations, and cognitive curiosities
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Vouchers to be used for private schools
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After 2 yrs, fell apart. Even though there were different themes in schools, parents eventually chose schools based on location. Few families participated and it failed.
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Children can be near homes, easy access to teachers and principals.
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More support for school choice as Americans' faith in government appeared to decline
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Specific racial or religious groups, particular pedagogical techniques, etc.
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Robert Reich, former secretary of labor in Clinton's administration. Vouchers tied inversely to family income