http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools- While every elected representative will loudly proclaim the need for great schools, many don’t have faith in our nation's public education system. A Heritage Foundation survey found that while just 12 percent of American students attend private schools, 37 percent of U.S. representatives and 45 percent of U.S. senators have bailed out on public education and sent their kids to private schools. Critics argue that if the country’s elected officials had a little more skin in the game, our public schools might be better places. What do you think? Should our elected politicians send their kids to public schools? GreatSchools en-us GardenJen I don't think they should be forced to send their children to a public school...because kids shouldn't suffer because of their parents occupation forcing them to go somewhere that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=1#comment_349376 5100.349376 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:47:55 -0800 colevalleymom Private school is for ego, not edu. Not that any politicians have ego issues (certainly not Arnold.) http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=1#comment_343280 5100.343280 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:47:17 -0800 ltcarlock true http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=1#comment_333895 5100.333895 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:49:37 -0800 Michele4031 If they did ...they would be better!!! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=1#comment_333187 5100.333187 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:11:15 -0800 missmary They should have the same rights as everyone else to choose, but the problem is they continue to have nothing invested into the public schools. Some of them did not ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=1#comment_329478 5100.329478 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:14:37 -0800 2kidss I think that choice should be up to them. We have a choice too. We can send our kids to public or private so why cant they have a choice. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=2#comment_329161 5100.329161 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:12:12 -0800 teachukid Elected official or not, the freedoms of this great nation belong to all her citizens. It is unfortunate that some people feel entitled to judge and restrict the liberties of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=2#comment_327468 5100.327468 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:38:43 -0800 TeacherParent It's a good question. Certainly they can't be forced to send their children to public school - but should they?It depends. As a gesture of faith in our public schools? ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=2#comment_326466 5100.326466 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:49:21 -0800 Timelord Yes. They force us to send our children to the poor performing school while they do not???? It has nothing to do with being safe. It all about maintaining power. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=2#comment_322782 5100.322782 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:58:38 -0800 Timelord They force others to go to the poor schools yet they do not send thier own children???? It has nothing to do with being safe. They want their kids to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=2#comment_322770 5100.322770 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:52:15 -0800 peacenut Magnetmom is right. Security is the main point at issue. I was deeply disappointed when the Clintons selected Sidwell Friends until I heard their reasoning. Public schools are public buildings. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=3#comment_321945 5100.321945 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:58:32 -0800 MagnetMom Hi alamedan,This question has come up recently on GS here: http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/246630/Where-would-Obama-or-Palins-kids-go-to-schoolAs many of the folks both here in this thread and in the previous thread pointed out, it becomes a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=3#comment_320202 5100.320202 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:51:24 -0800 drjohnson It seems to me that people with money and power will always find ways to ensure their kids get a comfortable school environment. Wouldn't you?It's been suggested that the funding ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=3#comment_319873 5100.319873 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:29:33 -0800 MSMomm alamaden:I think one of the main reasons why our country's representatives don't send their children to public school is safety for their children. This is not to say that all ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=3#comment_319823 5100.319823 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:36:14 -0800 1seremen Yes, if public schools meet the need of their children and family. NO, if the public schools do not meet the need of their children and family.I think these people ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/319464/Should-elected-officials-send-their-children-to-public-schools-?cpage=3#comment_319570 5100.319570 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:55:45 -0800