I don't know which post to respond to so I'm going to respond to the initial post by Howard.

Let's assume that vouchers pass, for example the $4000 amount in California. Does this mean that all of a sudden, any kid that wants to can go to any school they want? No, not a chance. First, as Ellmyruh has pointed out, this will not cover the total cost of tuition, books, etc. at most private schools. Also, even though this means more money is available for a people to give to a private school, it doesn't mean that suddenly there are more private schools out there. The people who go to these schools are still limited by distance, seats, and teachers. Sure, maybe some schools will start up because the money is out there, but that takes time.

Options:

Increase class size: Great, 35-40 students per teacher. We already know that is not the best way for students to learn.

Hire more teachers: From where? We're already struggling to find teachers. This would also mean that the schools would need more classrooms.

Increase pay to lure teachers: Private school teachers are among the lowest paid teachers now so this would probably need to be done, BUT, this would mean that school fees would also need to be increased.

Most private schools are full already and are turning away students now. Giving someone money to send their kids to schools that don't have room already doesn't change anything especially since those already in a private school will be less likely to leave.

Vouchers MIGHT be a good solution, but, currently, they are not THE solution. Let's work to fix the system. Stephen pointed out ways to do this. Don't just blame others, work to fix it.

Ferrick