Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community
The United States Supreme Court will hear a case tomorrow concerning an issue that is dividing educators: the question of school vouchers. Spurred by the institution of a voucher system in Cleveland, the court will hear arguments to the effect that vouchers promote school choice, and thereby, better schools. But it will also hear that religious schools dominate the voucher system and that the $2500 vouchers are not able to sustain private schools. The case does not have a direct bearing on online learning but the ripple effects - especially considering the development of online charter schools in other states - are obvious.

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