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Do school vouchers provide true educational and values choice and encourage parental involvement in education?

I tend to think they do not provide these things. I want to know what others think about this problem.

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Region and politics play a big role in determining the involvement of parents in education.

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In terms of vouchers, I feel it is a regional issue, as well as political one. There are some areas of the country that it really has little application (like where I am) or value. Parents in my area would behave no different, if they had them or not. On the other hand, if the school was desirable and ...

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