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« on: March 05, 2004, 08:57:43 AM »
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The Devils Advocate on the Sentinel blog throws in his two cents worth on the voucher debate and some alternatives (right here in Columbus).  

Devils Advocate and Vouchers
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Nice essay by Devil's Advocate.  While I have not as yet done the requisite research to develop a fully informed position on the issue, the fundamental reality is that our public schools in large urban areas nationwide are underperforming at best, and solutions need to be developed and implemented.  The impact upon the nation's future mandate action.  Between Columbus Townhall and Sentinel resources, I believe we can in the months ahead assemble a working group to research the issue in depth, develop a consensus as to desired strategic thrusts, develop collaborative relationships with organizations nationwide who are also working the problem, propose specific solutions, and begin pressing for their adoption as public policy.  The problem can be addressed, though any solutions that do not support the existing paradigm will be vehemently opposed by very powerful interests and bureaucracies.  But I'll bet were up to the task of standing tall on this and making some progress.
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