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Friedman-vouchers
Milton Friedman introduces publicly funded vouchers for private schools. Vouchers could create competitive enterprise, widening variety and choices for parents. Choice increases well-being. -
Resisting desegregation
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Alternative schools
A.K.A. Independent or Free schools-response to children's cries for freedom to explore self, interpersonal relations, and cognitive curiosities -
Alternative educators want vouchers
Vouchers to be used for private schools -
Alum Rock, CA
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. -
Neighborhood schools
Children can be near homes, easy access to teachers and principals. -
More school choice
More support for school choice as Americans' faith in government appeared to decline -
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School choice for emphasis
Specific racial or religious groups, particular pedagogical techniques, etc. -
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Progressive vouchers
Robert Reich, former secretary of labor in Clinton's administration. Vouchers tied inversely to family income