Home schools closed amid allegations of pocketing public dollars

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Johnnny

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mentalfloss said:
One that makes you more knowledgeable about critical issues and the methodology is consistent and measurable.
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You mean the ability to use "critical thought" to understand those same critical issues. I guess reading the same one sided propaganda on those same critical issues could make you knowledgeable... I guess
 
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Durry said:
I only support home schooling in exceptional circumstances, other than that, kids should be taught in a public school.
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The reasons being.................................................... Graduates of Eton and Harrow (Public schools in England) might not agree with you.
 
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Jinentonix said:
They funneled the money to a home school association. It's not the taxpayer's job to fund home schooling.
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Home schoolers do get some government money in B.C.

mentalfloss said:
Home schooling isn't wrong.


It's just remarkably inferior to public schooling and should not be supported with tax dollars.
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that would be wrong. Aside from the fact that in many parts of the country it is the only option
If parents that home school or send their kids to private school can not access government money they should not have to pay school taxes.

mentalfloss said:
Like I said, I would actually support public funding but we would need to properly analyse the curriculum first so it can be consistent and regulated.
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You really got to gain some knowledge of subjects before you make yourself look stupid. Again. There is a set curriculum and exams and since I have helped a couple of kids that were home schooled with their work I can assure you it is not easy.One day in the office there was two tradesmen and the book keeper trying to figure out the math questions.

JLM said:
Why are you putting words in my mouth? Education can be provided from many sources. As long as whatever source can provide education meeting provincial standards they should qualify for public funding. Some public schools aren't delivering education to a high standard in my opinion. Case in point my granddaughter is taking a Cafeteria course in grade 11. Most days she's released from the class up to an hour early with no provision for instruction elsewhere to fill the gap. Kids now days are largely obese. Why couldn't extra P.E. be slotted in there?

I think the only criteria to receive public funding is the students be required to pass a Gov't exam upon completion of the course. (Oh I guess I'm forgetting....... teachers don't like exams anymore, they tend to embarrass the kids or give them low self esteem)
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The exams are also a reflection on the ability or lack thereof of the teacher.

Cannuck said:
Are you suggesting 40% of Americans were home schooled?
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I would believe 40% of AMericans received no education.
 
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Cannuck said:
I'm suggesting you're an idiot if you believe public schools make people more knowledgeable
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Clearly you're a caring fiscal conservative as evidenced by this post :lol:

Johnnny said:
You mean the ability to use "critical thought" to understand those same critical issues. I guess reading the same one sided propaganda on those same critical issues could make you knowledgeable... I guess
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Were you intending to say something here?
 
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mentalfloss said:
Please stay on topic.
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Johnnny said:
He is not debating with anyone he is only explaining why he is right. :)
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No, he's "trying" to explain why he's right. Its a tough task when you clearly aren't. It's rather funny that the school system, that Flossy likes, produces students that are 40% likely to be Trump supporters which Flossy thinks are morons. Only Flossy could believe a 40% failure rate is "successful"
 
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