Originally Posted by VR00
There has to be a way of putting more power to the parents of the children.
Agreed.
- Making one's voice known to legislators and advocacy groups is one way in which parents can exercise their power.
- Advocacy at various levels is another way for parents to exercise power.
- Knowledge is power. Reviewing the Federal Register may help acquaint parents with current issues, on a timely basis.
- Running for office, from school board to alderman to State and National offices is another way for parents to exercise power.
- Creating micro-schools is another.
- Exercising one's power by homeschooling is another.

Originally Posted by VR00
...Vouchers are the only real idea anyone has come up with to put power into the hands of the parents.
Vouchers may put another choice or option before parents, and in some cases these may be viable options... in other cases the voucher schools or charters may present a distinction without a difference for the children who attend them.

There is good and bad in everything. The current educational system arose under a previous administration, and the current administration has indicated it wishes to place "outsiders" in many roles. It remains to be seen how much DeVos may change the Department of Education, and how much the Department of Education may change her.