Abstract
This paper serves as a proposal for the study of research findings on questions relating to the overall quality of public schools and private schools in America. The author has devised a research study,which is to include the collection of data from a broad spectrum of relevant sources, such as current students of public and private schools, parents and guardians of students in public and private schools, teachers and administrators from public and private schools, graduates and alumni from public and private schools, and finally the general public. The questions the research study is to focus on are: (1) Which type of school is perceived as providing the highest quality education to students? (2) Which type of school is perceived as being the best value? (3) How should public and private schools co-exist and function within our society? and (4) Which subsets of the population (current students, former students, parents of students, school staff, and others) hold which opinions? This paper is divided into three chapters. The first chapter summarizes the purpose of the research study and defines public and private education. The second chapter is a literature review, detailing previous research and then suggesting that this body of work is insufficient to fully address the question of public vs. private education. The third chapter presents the methodology of the author's study, including how the population sample is to be chosen, what questions are to be asked of that sample population, and how the results of this survey are to be calculated.

Outline:
Chapter One
Introduction
Background of Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose
Significance of the Study
Research Questions
Assumptions and Delimitations
Definitions
Summary
Chapter Two: Literature Review
Chapter Three
Methodology
Research Design
Site Setting
Population
Sample
Measurement Methods
Procedure
Ethical Considerations
Summary
List of Appendices

From the Paper
"As this first chapter has demonstrated, there is a great deal of research that must be conducted in the area of school and education. The current educational system is divided into two major subsections: private schools and public schools. Public schools are funded by taxes and regulated by the government, while private schools are independently run and funded, with different laws and regulations for each of them in every school district and state. However, it is obvious that both of these types of schools are still experiencing difficulties and have not become ideal institutions as of yet. There are many social factors which are affecting and being affected by the state of the schools, and it is important for the future of youth and society as a whole that the educational system be properly evaluated so that improvements can be made. Public schools and private schools both demonstrate some positive traits as well as some negative. In order to get a complete image of the current state of public and private schools, the opinions, experiences, and suggestions of all related populations must be taken into consideration; current students of public and private schools, former students of public and private schools, parents of students of public and private schools, staff of public and private schools, and people who do not attend, work at, or have children in school all must have input into a complete survey of the school situation."

Tags:school, education, public, private, classroom, students, parent, teacher, districts, principal, research

Abstract
This paper examines the primary factors that influence parental choices involving public school education versus private school education such as affordability and quality. It establishes the basic underlying economic factors surrounding this difficult choice and determines whether the demand is strong for private school education. It evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of each type of school and the impact of parental interest in both types of schools on the availability of teaching positions.

From the Paper
"Public schools possess many advantages for students. In quality school districts, teachers provide many benefits for students geared towards learning and socialization. For example, Thomas Jefferson High School in Alexandria, VA offers Latin, Russian, Japanese, thermodynamics and artificial intelligence, and 153 of the school's 392 seniors were National Merit Semifinalists in 2000 (Carnahan 172). In contrast, schools in large metropolitan areas are often overcrowded and riddled with crime and as a result, learning is limited. In the United States as a whole, only three in ten students are proficient in science at their grade level (Human Events 16)."

Tags:teaching, positions, parents, quality, cost, classes

Abstract
In this essay, the writer discusses the notion of public and private schools through looking at different articles on the subject. The writer looks at different interesting essays pointing out the differences, both the good and the bad, between public and private schools. The writer examines each of the articles and analyzes the different opinions. The writer does not make a personal statement or provide a personal argument in this paper.

From the Paper
"That could be because children of wealthy families sometimes tend to be spoiled. In any event, what the reader gets out of reading this essay is more than just the socioeconomic differences in different parts of a city; in fact, the quality of teaching is so dramatically different, it is obvious that higher-paid teachers are to be found in wealthy communities, and that in a sense is cheating the lower-income students out of decent educations."

Tags:school, training, learn, quality

Abstract
This paper argues that the American school system would be of better quality if it were privatized. The author discusses why the education in private schools is superior to public schooling, looks at the war on drugs, sex education, censorship, and dress codes.

From the Paper
"The reason censorship is such a huge issue in a public school system is that a school must strive to please everybody in the community. It must grapple with abiding by the rights of free speech, freedom of religion, and the right to privacy, while at the same time trying to appease the demands of a variety of parents, all with differing opinions on how their children (and everybody else's) should be educated. The problem is exponentially enlarged in a large school with students numbering in the thousands. With large public schools becoming more common as the population grows, the debating has intensified. Common sense dictates that it is impossible to satisfy everyone in the community. Disgruntled parents do have the option of sending their children to private schools or home-schooling them, but the short supply of private institutions and private tutors puts alternative education at a high price, which many parents are unwilling or unable to pay."

Tags:censorship, enterprise, free, learning, libertarianism, school, violence

Abstract
This paper examines the general belief that parents of children want more choice about where their children go to school and how they are taught, including the right to use public funds to pay for private school tuition. It looks at how across the country, parents can choose from public schools, charter schools funded in a variety of ways, secular private schools, schools associated with a specific religion, or home schooling.

Outline
Introduction
Why Have Choices?
Types of Public and Private Schools
Who Chooses Private Schools?
Similarities and Differences
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In affluent areas, both public and non-public schools had the opposite problem. They reported that parents intruded more than was helpful in areas of teaching approach and curriculum. They considered the parents' views often to be uninformed and dogmatic, and both groups reported highly demanding schools. The parents were well educated themselves and believed they knew what made for excellence in education (Rothstein, 2000). Complaints in public schools included the amount of preservatives in the school lunches, the amount of homework assigned, whether teachers were progressing at an adequate pace through the curricula, to the sequence of instruction in mathematics."

Tags:public, funds, children, parents, religion

Abstract
This paper examines how, in today's society, the right of parents to choose the educational system their child participates in is a valuable choice, and while some parents choose to have their children attend public schools, still others want their child to attend private institutions, both of a parochial and secular nature. It looks at how tax credits and vouchers play an important role in this decision and how, although there are opponents to the voucher and tax credit programs, there is a definite need for these programs within today's educational system. It shows how they provide choice and competition and ensure a free market system where advancements and expansions are made possible.

From the Paper
"Opponents of the government funded voucher system argue that scholarships, or vouchers, issued by the government sector would only extend the problems of the public educational system over to the private sector. Since the idea is based on a free market economy, the concern is that the very nature of the public will limit that economy. With vouchers would come a public demand for guidelines and policies requiring specific regulations, opponents say, and this would fundamentally negate the free market economy (Coulson, "Criticism of Government Vouchers")."

Tags:schools, government, institutions, income, students

From the Paper
"Public school education may be on the verge of more revolutionary change than has occurred during the history of its existence. It may even face modification, or a move away from the mandate to provide common public education for all students. This is a critical time for the American educational system. There are a number of important issues that need to be explored and reflected upon before decisions are made that impact both staff and students, as well as the community as a whole. The issues at the top of the list include: (1) the role of technology, (2) the possibility of the extended use vouchers and increased use of private schools,(3) the funding problems that public schools face as taxpayers rebel against fully funding..."

Abstract
This paper explores the advantages of a private school education, including the long-term benefits regarding higher education and the workplace. The author cites that privately educated students have greater success rates on standardized tests and are more likely to attend and complete college. The paper also examines the reasons for the success of these students. The author concludes that the many advantages of private school far outweigh the tuition costs that some see as prohibitive.

From the Paper
"Every year millions of parents must make difficult decisions about their children's educations. Should they enroll their children in the nearby public school or find a private school in the area for their children to attend? The decision is daunting, but the well informed parent will soon see the advantages of a private education. Privately educated students have greater success rates on standardized tests and are more likely to attend and complete college. Private schools educate students better due to smaller class sizes, more accountability for students, more parent involvement, fewer controls by the government, and a reduced number of discipline problems."

Tags:public, school, private, school, education, parental, choice, private, education

Abstract
This paper analyzes the basic arguments for and against using public funding to finance private schools. It explains that opponents argument that funding should not be diverted from the overstretched public school system. It also explores the opponents argument that providing private schools with public funding is the only way for students to reach their potential.

From the Paper
"In recent years there has been much debate concerning the use of public funding to finance the costs of private schools. This issue has galvanized both camps. Proponents believe that the public school system is broken and that only by providing private schools ..."

Tags:school vouchers, public funding, private education, pro, con

Abstract
In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of American education. Specifically, the writer discusses the pros and cons of public versus private schools. The writer notes that parents, educators, and even politicians have joined the debate regarding public and private schools. The writer also points out that legislators have created legislation hoping to equalize the educational experience and millions of families homeschool their children or send them to private schools to avoid public schools at any cost. The writer discusses which type of school experience is better for children and their future and concludes that studies indicate that situation, location, and even individual students and their characteristics weigh heavily in these decisions.

Outline:
Public Schools
Private Schools

From the Paper
"There are many reasons to send children to public schools. The most obvious for many Americans may be that they are largely "free," even though parents often have to pay for expenses such as school supplies, textbooks, and even uniforms in some cases. Even with these costs, the cost of public education is miniscule when compared with the costs of a private education, and for many people, they simply cannot afford private education even if they desire it. Private education is usually extremely expensive, making it out of reach more many poor and even middle-income families.
"Another compelling reason to consider public schools are the strict standards that govern teaching throughout the nation. In each state, public school teachers must be licensed, and they must keep those licenses current by continuing their education throughout their careers."

Tags:educational, standards, teachers, students