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School choice gives parents the freedom to choose what type of school their children attend. There are many different types of schools that parents can choose from.

This website states that a major social justice problem in our society occurs in public schools. Due to the government providing very little money towards public schools, wealthier schools are able to excel more.

This article is very eye opening for those who are unaware of the differences in education between public and private schools due to financial differences. It gives insight as to why public schools are not as successful with education versus private schools. Often times more money is dumped into a private school whom can afford it versus public schools who cannot.

"Question: What percentage of students with disabilities are educated in regular classrooms? Response: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), enacted in 1975, mandates that children and youth ages 3-21 with disabilities be provided a free and appropriate public school education. In fall 2013, some 95 percent of 6- to 21-year-old students with disabilities were served in regular schools; 3 percent were served in a separate school for students with disabilities; 1 percent were placed in regular private schools by their parents; and less than 1 percent each were served in one of the following environments: in a separate residential facility, homebound or in a hospital, or in a correctional facility. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2016). Digest of Education Statistics, 2015 (NCES 2016-014), Chapter 2."

Should transgender students be able to choose which bathroom to use in school? This bill in Texas says no, but suggests they be redirected to a private bathroom instead. This ruling was decided with the safety of all children attending school in mind.

Education has always been a major part of United States history. Originally established by private institutions like churches and later on by the government, Americans always had a choice in education. But with less tax dollars going into public educations, parents are seeking secondary educational options with school vouchers.

This article explains how public school students are protected by the first amendment and are allowed to express themselves freely. However, Private schools do not have the same luxury.

In interviews with past colleagues, Betsy DeVos is shown in private to be a friend of the LGBT community, a stark contrast to her current public image. Will the real Secretary of Education please stand up?

I believe that Gay rights, even though it has been passed through the supreme court, is something that society is still struggling to accept. LGBT couple should be given the same opportunities as those who are not LGBT. For example, the ability to have or adopt children. It's a shame that some families are still denied that right. Very interesting article.

The article goes over three reasons why tuition is increasing. The factors effect all kind of schools differently, from Private Institutions to Community College. Money is shifting from the government to students, which is affecting families.