Education

Should private schools be publicly funded?

The test question and the possible answers

Private or faith schools funded by the state…

What's at stake: The debate pits the freedom to choose an educational approach, including a religious one, against the idea that public money should go to public schools.

The left's argument

Public money should go first to public schools, which are open to all and neutral.

The centre's argument

Keep the current funding, with the same obligations for every school network.

The right's argument

Parents must be able to choose an educational approach, even religious, without paying twice.

And you, where do you stand?

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