Ravitch's Chapter The Story Of An Idea

Ravitch’s chapter “The Story of an Idea”, the author discusses how all children should receive the same education values. As parents and educators, we all want our children to receive a strong educational background. School of choice gives parents options of schools. Ravitch seems to be an advocate for all children right to learn. One debate Ravitch debates of catholic schools receiving federal funding. Catholic schools should not receive federal government funds to help their students. In addition, how can vouchers transfer to charter schools?
The story of an Idea starts out with Ravitch discussing the way she went to school when she was younger. Ravitch went to her neighborhood schools. Furthermore, Ravitch stated the only time neighborhood kids went to private schools is when they were in trouble. Private schools in her days were used as a …show more content…
In recent years, data have been collected about charter schools and the results shows no real change in the learning styles. However, there are good and bad with charter, private and public schools. To achieve the schools we want, we must have the necessary materials for each student. Create a good model is not an easy task. The reality of schools is harsh. Teachers and administrator can improve and make a different with schools. In addition, staff knows the needs for children to succeed successful.
In reading the “The Story of an Idea”, as I was growing up, I went to my elementary neighborhood school. However, my parents decided to use a neighbor’s address so we could attend a better school. Our address did not permit our family to attend “Murphy middle school”. My parents wanted the best education possible for me and my sisters. Even though my parents decided to place us in another school district, the same behaviors in our neighborhood, those children displayed these behaviors in the new