Do you support independent schools?
Independent schools are taxpayer funded K-12 schools that are managed by private companies. In 1994 Alberta became the first province to allow independent schools. There are 23 independent schools in Alberta and it remains the only province which enables them.
@9C63S7311mos11MO
@8MTRMBS3yrs3Y
Depends on what they’re teaching
@9LCZJZZ2wks2W
I believe that independent schools are for the people that want to be there. There is no "right or wrong" way to teach. It would depend on what the students need. However, these vast learning styles are still not being accommodated. Schools should focus more on their students.
@9JMLBY52mos2MO
Canadian independant schools provide a higher standard of education than public schools. We should not support foreign schools in Canada that attract and educate foreign students.
@9JM4DK33mos3MO
yes in a way but we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher and staff wages
@9JK53DW3mos3MO
The entire school system needs a revamp teachers deserve more and so do the students they are the future period
@9J73G5HConservative3mos3MO
Depends on what they would be teaching at the school, would they be held to the same standard as every other school board?
@9H9QP5V5mos5MO
Yes, as-long as they are basing their education the same way, but I do believe independent and government owned schools should make equal a efforts to make learning a more comfortable and less stressful environment.
@9H6GJSN5mos5MO
I believe public schools are perfectly fine but due to the inequality, it would be more beneficial if they could be more available to all individuals to receive a good level of education.
@9H5X8DGNew Democratic5mos5MO
I don't really see the point in independent schools, unless it's specifically a religious school that only focuses on that religion
@9H5KWB35mos5MO
No, we should focus on improving our public school systems but we should not have to increase the teachers wages but provide better teachers and teach the teachers what they need to be succesful.
@9H5KSRP5mos5MO
They have a higher education rate, but doesn't have the best social environment for younger children.
@9GSN4DR5mos5MO
Instead of that public schools should have some extra classes and lessons which is needed for immigrants or students who believe in different religious.
@9GH2KFF6mos6MO
No. They interfere with the education of our children and teach dangerous new ideas that weaken society and our country.
@8VFGTFW3yrs3Y
Each child should be provided funding and it should follow them
@8V99PQM3yrs3Y
Yes, if they are employee-owned.
@8V97FCK3yrs3Y
As long as there's good affordable education for all. No private school should be teaching hatred, racism, sexism or intolerance.
@8V95QN23yrs3Y
No, we should not profit off of education, we should focus on improving public schools, increasing teacher wages, and student engagement instead.
@8V8YM2L3yrs3Y
This is a non-issue for me
@8V8B2MY3yrs3Y
Schools are in general In rough shape
@8V7X4N73yrs3Y
Yes, but tax independent schools to fund public schooling.
@8V79MYH3yrs3Y
No, we should focus on improving public schools and removing grants for private schools
@8V6FCJJConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, and our entire education system should operated privately, funded publicly.
@8V6C5CN3yrs3Y
Yes as long as they are required to adhere to provide coal standards of education and curriculum.
@8V643BT3yrs3Y
Support the question but the school should be able to add their own cultural and language elements as long as they are following the base curriculum
@8V5KZQ43yrs3Y
Yes, but with certain requirements and quality benchmarks
@8V5HVRS3yrs3Y
Yes, but reform the education system into a semi-privatized system.
Currently not informed enough to make a decision
Independent schools should not be subsidized. They should be fully funded from tuitions
@8V4T37Z3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they follow provincial and federal guidelines
Dissolve any religious school board systems. One publicly funded system only
@8TZWKNQ3yrs3Y
I believe people have a calling based on the greater good of humanity and the world as a whole. If by fees we restrict the greater good........the people who are meant to heal...govern...assist...etc will Not ever get a chance...think... other countries value this calling...
@8TYFKX83yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they are non-profit and do not get government funding
@8TY2YD23yrs3Y
No we should focus on improving our schools and increasing teachers wags and should not be privatized
@8TXVXML3yrs3Y
Yes, School Choice, vouchers, let the money follow the kid.
@8TXRRVJ3yrs3Y
I think people should have the option to choose, as long as the curriculum is consistent between independent and public schools.
@8TWYK3L3yrs3Y
No. All schools should have the same curriculum, should not be influenced by wealth.
@8TWQR4C3yrs3Y
Education should be free and top priority to government
@8TWM7PX3yrs3Y
No, if there is a need for an independent school to serve a child's needs, that should be a part of our education system. If it is for religion or status, I do not support those schools being funded by taxpayers money at all.
@8TWHGQP3yrs3Y
Aslong as the quality is up to par and parents are given choice for their kids
No, we should focus on improving public schools and providing clear paths for employment and further education
@8TWF4CF3yrs3Y
I support them if they are non profit and do not affect the funding of public schools
@8TVXHQW3yrs3Y
Oh gawd. Is this another federally funded/CBC survey designed to mock Alberta?
Anyway, yes I would support this only because more of it might force the public systems to work responsibly and efficiently. I work in the public education system so I can say that. Some teachers I work with do not care at all about the students, parents, or the hard working people who fund the system. Only about themselves and their entitlements
@8TVD7ZT3yrs3Y
No, privatizing industries just leads to corruption and abuse. Improving public schools, and raising teachers wages would be best.
@8TV5T843yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they adhere to Federal standards of Education
@8TTKTK93yrs3Y
No, and government funding for private schools should stop in order to properly fund public education
@8TNDXCT3yrs3Y
No, focus on improving public schools, increase teacher wages and no one should profit off of education.
yes and no. I’m on the fence
@8TMKPJQ3yrs3Y
Yes but funding should be very limited
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