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Private schools should be able to delegate where most of their money is spent. The state does not fund these schools, yet the school should still follow basic state regulations and provide equal opportunities for most students. While public school is the main choice for equal opportunity, the private schools should still provide basic equal opportunities for students.

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I feel as if private schools should have the freedom to spend their money on whatever they want and or need. Thats  why they cost money, for the freedom and flexibility in their budget. On the other hand for people who cant afford private schooling have public school. Public school kids should also have the same opportunities as a private school. Along with the fact that public schools should be like an open door accept all students.

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Private schools and public schools are separated for a reason. Private schools need the ability to spend their money on what they want due to the fact that people pay to attend their schools and they dont receive money from the state. Public schooling is where those who disagree with this should send their kids because they are regulated by the state and follow state rules and laws.

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Private schools should be able to spend money on whatever they need or want for the school. They cost more so they have the money to do that, for people who don't agree or can't afford it there is public schooling. Public schools should have equal opportunities, but private schools should have a choice and be able to do what they want to.

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Private schools provide better educational tools for their students which costs money and requires these schools to be able to spend the money they have as they want. Everyone has the right to a free education, however if you are able to pay for a private education you should also have the right to do so. If how their usage of money is against a personal opinion or belief there are always public schools to be looked into which are required to be regulated along the board by state.

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I think that private schools should be able to choose when and how they spend there money. If you do not agree there is always public schools. Public schools should be more open because in my opinion everyone deserves education , however if you pay for a private school you should get a chance at higher education

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I think that private schools should be able to spend their money on what ever they want. If you don't like the price of the private school there is always public. Public schools should be open to anyone because having an education is a need, but paying for education is a want.

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I feel that private schools should be able to spend their money on what they feel is best for their school. Private schools do get expensive but that is also why there are public schools. Public schools should be open to anyone , because access to education is a right but paying for it is a choice.

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Private schools should be allowed full control over their money and be able to ask whatever price they choose due to the fact that it is a private school. A public school should be more suscept to being open to all of its students and being fair to everyone. Because not everyone cannot afford a private school and be forced to attend so therefore public schools need to be more open but private schools can choose which they want to do.

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I think private schools should be able to choose how to use the money you give them for your education. If you think the school is wrong with how they are educating the kids that you gave them money to do then either home school your kid or kids if you feel like you are the best way to get them education opposed to the school, or simply just read more into a different school and find one you believe better benefits your kid or kids education. You are the one funding the school by paying for a persons education o let the school use the funds how they believe us the bets for all students.

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No one is forcing you to go to a private school. You don't just sign up, so you should take the time to look into what you're truly paying for. It would be wise to run through all of the numbers and see where your tuition is actually going. I believe private schools should be able to decide what they want to do for the students, including what they want to allocate money to. As a private school  they aren't required to follow the same regulations as a public school, and if you are against that, then simply choose a different school. Equal opportunity should be a high priority in a public system, but if a private school doesn't want to, they shouldn't have to.  Which as we heard in the podcast, private schools can vastly differ from one another.

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I think private schools should have an option of how much equal opportunity they want to offer. I think they all should have a minimum requirement for equal opportunity, because every school needs some diversity in their student body, but it should be up to each school if they want to make it easier or harder for less wealthy kids to attend their school or not. However, public schools should not have the option of equal opportunity because they are more available to general public and are held to different standards than prestigious private schools.

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In my opinion private schools are places for education but of course they are businesses as well, so they do need the money to finance the institution. The private school is marked of their own possibilities to make decisions. Private school are often known for their good education, for instance the world famous IVY League College on the east cost. The University of harvard is even recognized as an expansive elite university in Germany. You also pay for an image. Nevertheless out of the business view I totally think that private colleges should not care about equality. They need to finance the school on their own and do not receive all the governmental grants. So if you look for equity you should apply at a public college. From the moral point of view I am upset that just your money counts in the US and less your abilities. I think it is the wrong way for the country to make it for poor and smart people very hard to find a college but for dump rich children it is easier. Education should be independent from the parents’ income.  But although the image of everyone should have a college degree is in my opinion very bad. Not everyone is made for college.

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Of course Private schools are capable to ask and demand a certain tuition. Private schools reserve the right to have curfews, rules against coed interactions, partying, and even religious classes. If a student has a problem with fees or rules, they do not have to attend. There are tons of colleges, like community that provide equal opportunities and students can go there to save money and then transfer to other equal opportunity colleges too.

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Private schools have the right to make their own rules and provide different levels of opportunity as they see fit. All across the country there are colleges that to provide equal opportunity. Then there are private colleges that make their own rules because they are private. If a person does not like the way that a private school operates then they should not go to that college because that school has all the right to use their budget the way they want simply because they are private. Private schools have given themselves a label of private and that allows them to run the college the way they see fit.

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In my opinion if you are paying all of that money to go to a private school you shouldn't be upset with what the PRIVATE school uses the funds for. You are choosing to send your kid somewhere that they make all of the rules. Private schools are private for a reason, so they can make their own choices and if you are upset with the spending of the school you have the choice to remove your kid from that school.

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Private schools should be allowed to spend money in the ways that they see fit. As long as the school isn't discriminating against any student, then they should be allowed to spend the money how they please. Just because people don't see equal opportunity doesn't mean that students  won't exceed their limits.
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I think that private schools should be allowed to do whatever they want. Private schools cost more money, so most of the time people are paying for a better school. Why should private schools not use all the money they get to give their students a better environment? I do see the other side of this argument, all people going to school should get the same. But if you have the money and you want something better then you should be able to get it.

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Schools should be forced to provide equal opportunity for students because education is more important than food. Low income students deserve the opportunity to get a good education without worrying about the financials. The money needs to go to something more useful than cafeteria food. Yes, healthy food is important but you are going to college for a good education, not to go into debt for the reason that the food is good. Both schools should have money to fall back on, they should have acceptable food but a good education as well. They need to be fair with their fin

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I feel that private schools should absolutely be able to dictate where they allocate their funds. Telling a private institution that they should be spending their money in certain ways that reduce their competitiveness but are "morally better decisions" is like saying that Walmart should reduce their price competitiveness with Target in favor of improving customer service.

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I think that each school has it's unique appeal to each student if you are a lower income student then you will prefer to go to Vassar although the food will be bad its a trade that you will have to make as yeah you wont eat as well but you'll be getting a college education. Whereas at bowdoin you might have world class meals but fewer educational progression if you fall into the category of low income students. Overall each school is tailored for different peoples needs you wished they were all completely open to every economic class but that is just not the case unless college was free for everyone I don't see change happening anytime soon. Brian

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In public school I think equal opportunity must be a requirement. Although private schools I think should be able to dictate that in any way they want, as long as it is not in a form of discrimination. However, what most people get upset about is when there is no equal outcome. The promise of equal opportunity does not mean everyone will get rich because not everyone works as hard towards their opportunities.

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In public school I think equal opportunity must be a requirement. Although private schools I think should be able to dictate that in any way they want, as long as it is not in a form of discrimination. However, what most people get upset about is when there is no equal outcome. The promise of equal opportunity does not mean everyone will get rich because not everyone works as hard towards their opportunities.

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Please respond to the podcast by adding a note to this wall that answers the question-  Do you think schools should be forced to provide equal opportunity or should it be their choice?  Make sure you put your name to your response so I know. Thanks