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Marcus Nikola: Don’t believe in over: Choice and vouchers are not the same – Talahassi Democrat

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Marcus Nikola: Don’t believe in over: Choice and vouchers are not the same – Talahassi Democrat

Marcus Nicholas
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Brittany Brooks and her daughter Bell have come across a decision as Bell finished at the Oaks Elementary canopy. Although she plans to visit the Griffin Secondary School, a visit from RAA Secondary School, along with a group of students in stage arts, captivated Belle.

After watching her nationally recognized dance team, Bell was hooked and wanted to join, although RAA was not at home school. Brittany applied through the school selection program, and Bell started 6th grade as a member of the famous dance team.

Brittany’s desire and decision emphasize the importance of choosing a school, creating opportunities for schools in Leon County.

Some of the public members are a misconception that the Leon County School Council is opposed to the election of a school. This conversation reappeared after a recent presentation of the school council seminar on January 12, which led to a column for an opinion entitled “The Leon County School Council is wrong in the choice of school”. This is incorrect.

In fact, during the 2023-2024 school year, LCS has more than 2000 requests for the school selection program, demonstrating that parents have opportunities for their child’s educational environment.

The choice of school enables parents to choose the best public school for their children. As a teacher and parent of two children attending public schools, I hope parents will participate not only in the choice of their child’s learning environment, but also in their child’s education. Research has long been related parental participation in the education of the child with improved academic results.

Although I support school selection programs, I have concerns about school vouchers that are often related to school choices. It is important to clarify that they are not the same.

Voucher programs provide state funding for the training of private schools. I have concerns about the voucher program, more special about the uneven indicators of accountability, the variability of the curricula and the tension it puts on the school operational budgets. In the last five years, the program has diverted over $ 68 million from our LCS in scholarship adjustments and more than 3,000 students. In addition, some of these students have returned to our school system in a higher form than they left.

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Proponents of the voucher program claim that it is unrealistic to expect a school to meet the various needs of all LCS students. I and the school neighborhood agree with this mood; That’s why LCS offers a choice – EANC School provides a unique experience that is tailored to individual needs. My role as a member of the school council is to support this message, to guarantee that our policies are aligned with state laws and confirm that our funding reflects our priorities.

By March 1HolyLCS gives its families the opportunity to choose their school through their school selection program. If your child is interested in playing steel drums, joining a nationally recognized dance team or another program for art magnets, visit high school in August RAA. For those who are interested in EMT training or technology welding program, Amos P. Godby is your choice. And if you strive to become a lawyer, the R. Frank Nims magnet program is an excellent starting point. You have a choice, so make this decision and apply before the deadline expires.

If you have questions about choosing a school, please send them an email to [email protected] and let us know the name of your student, your question and contact information.

Marcus Nicholas, ed.d, was a teacher in Leon County for 17 years in second place and after the average. He is also a member of the school council of Leon County, representing district 5.

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