Our nation’s public schools have played a major role in ensuring the survival of our democracy by providing education to all. Public schools historically have been supervised by local school boards. These schools provide knowledge of our government and its organization and allow the development of skills for interaction with others.
Historically, some wealthy people choose to send their children to private schools at their own expense. Others choose schools steeped in their particular religion. This is fine, but public money meant for public schools should not be spent on special interests; that is why it is unconstitutional. Also, public money meant to support public schools should not be handed to parents in return for keeping their kids home away from public school.
— John C. Finley
Anchorage
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