Today I had a letter to the editor published in the National Post.
Revive school vouchers
Re: Let’s have a reset to competition in schools, Matthew Lau, Dec. 2
Yes, it’s time to revive the dreaded “V” word — vouchers. Dreaded by the education establishment, but not by consumers — the families and taxpayers.
Here are some of the reasons school vouchers make sense:
• Support from The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children.”
• Students with special needs, talents or interests can find schools that fit.
• Families are strengthened by committing to a school of their choice.
• Students at risk of being left behind due to pandemic disruptions can find private tutoring to meet shortfalls.
• Voucher systems are appreciably less costly than government monopoly systems.
There are dozens more good reasons. Hopefully both public and politicians can embrace this sensible approach.
Tunya Audain, West Vancouver
The article by Matthew Lau is here:
https://financialpost.com/opinion/matthew-lau-lets-have-a-reset-to-competition-in-schools