With regard to VR00, with public schools there is a lot of accountability and transparency that will go the way of the dodo if privatized (charters for instance are not as transparent as non charter public, and private are not transparent at all.)
LAF I think the current system is way too centralized. I think my local school principal is excellent and wants to help his kids. But his hands are tied by central standards set by the state which have absolutely no bearing to our local student population.
In general I think public schools teachers are no different than any other organization. They range from outstanding to terrible. It is just that the way the system is structured does not provide to meet local student needs.
Interesting read in NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/24/opinion/the-risk-with-betsy-devos.html
