Why do parents remove their children from public schools? Why do they switch to homeschooling, private, or charter schools? What makes them believe that technology is the answer to their child’s problems? Sometimes, it’s simply because they prefer other settings, and they have no complaints about public schooling.

But parents who remove their children from public school, could have concerns about public schools and teachers.

This is exactly what billionaires who support choice and charters want. They hope to convince parents that public schools fail. They want to privatize public schools. Many of the reforms that they’ve put in place due to their wealth and influence, cause the changes that drive parents out of public schools.

It’s imperative that we listen to why parents leave public schools. We must try to understand their needs when it comes to their children.

Source: Why Some Parents Turn Their Backs on Public Schools, And What Can Be Done About It