My only concern is that not every school is even in a position to be competitive. This is beyond ‘vouchers’ in my opinion and relates to policy and priorities. Where I live, they have a special science school decked out with the latest and greatest, including mahogany trims around the door. Then down the road there is the ‘local’ with its asbestos risen classrooms. The science school is select entry and clearly has a different funding arrangement. This does not even touch on the problems of private verses public.
In an ideal world there would be equal access for all, but when some select entries soak up all the cash it just does not seem right?
I think I agree with Bernard on this one. If it logically follows that we need diversity then the issues become more complex. Are all schools of equal value and are they seen as such by the community? What do funding and enrolment policy look like?
I agree with Bernard too, but I am not sure a ‘voucher’ system is the solution. You do pose some useful questions Dale, I must admit that I do not have the answers.
Nor do I. Vouchers not on.