We can already hear the objections. "But what about quality control?" "What about equity?" "What about socialisation?"
These are valid questions, but they're not reasons to cling to a broken system. They're challenges to address as we build something better.
Quality control? Let's have proper oversight and transparency, with clear outcomes that matter.
Equity? Let's ensure extra funding and support for disadvantaged families to access the full range of options.
Socialisation? Let's recognise that kids can build social skills in many different contexts, not just in classrooms of 30 same-aged peers.
The Naysayers Can Get in the Bin
We can already hear the objections. "But what about quality control?" "What about equity?" "What about socialisation?"
These are valid questions, but they're not reasons to cling to a broken system. They're challenges to address as we build something better.
Quality control? Let's have proper oversight and transparency, with clear outcomes that matter.
Equity? Let's ensure extra funding and support for disadvantaged families to access the full range of options.
Socialisation? Let's recognise that kids can build social skills in many different contexts, not just in classrooms of 30 same-aged peers.