Private practice: Despite a tough economy, some parents are sti...

Kris Menendez says he is investing in his kids. So instead of eating out whenever he pleases or buying the Corvette he has always wanted, he sends his two children to Faith Christian Academy.

[Cougar fan]

Not to disrespect private schools, but part of the reason that private schools are seeing a decrease in enrollment is not because of the economy. It is because our public schools offer a better education, especially at the high school level. Private schools can tell you how great they are academically, but they can't prove it. Texas public school information is available online in many forms. Our records are an open book.

It is true that religious based schools are not burdened by TAKS, but therein lies the rub. Without that accountability, it is difficult to ascertain if the private school is really giving a solid education or if they are just saying so.

When private school students enter the public schools, some are ready (or even advanced), but some are terribly behind. The gaps in education can be scary.

This assumption that private schools are inherently better has to be challenged.

[chiznizzle]

i would rather my kids go to private school until 8th grade and than blow away the meximelts in public school taks scores. its true, whitey dominates sancho all the way around, look at the stats for el chukster

[Cougar fan]

chiznizzle wrote:

i would rather my kids go to private school until 8th grade and than blow away the meximelts in public school taks scores. its true, whitey dominates sancho all the way around, look at the stats for el chukster

Wow! A bigot who can't write. What a surprise.