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.
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Response rates from 1.7k Laurier--Sainte-Marie voters.
58% Yes |
42% No |
44% Yes |
32% No |
10% Yes, but not at the expense of funding public schools |
7% No, we should focus on improving our public schools and increasing teacher wages instead |
3% Yes, but only if they are non-profit |
3% No, and education should not be privatized |
1% Yes, and our entire education system should be privatized |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 1.7k Laurier--Sainte-Marie voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 1.7k Laurier--Sainte-Marie voters.
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Unique answers from Laurier--Sainte-Marie voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B2KLS5M2mos2MO
Yes, but support for independent school should be balanced with investments in public education to ensure that every student, regardless of income, has access to a quality education.
@B2GRGV52mos2MO
Independent school are okay but they should not be funded in any way by the government. They should be paid in full by those attending.
@B3XLXLZ4 days4D
We should focus on making all education public and improving schools and make it a good environment for autistic and other mental disabilities kids and also physical disabilities
@B3VGXSM6 days6D
I think yes if the government taxes aren't paying for them if some rich dude wants to start one then sure
@B3VGX9M6 days6D
If such schools are approved by the government, don't violate any laws, properly teaches it's children, fairness and equity is included in there, regular check ups to make sure everyone is in line, safe and doing well then sure. Why not. :)
@B3BFDW83wks3W
Yes, but not at the expense of funding public schools. And while we're at it, how about we get rid of the Catholic school system.
@B37ZXR24wks4W
No, independent schools are known to alter/artificially inflate marks for students, quintessentially creating a "pay to play" system
@B364M344wks4W
Yes, but the parents/guardians of the student attending private schools should be the ones funding the school.
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