<p>^^^I’m sorry if that sounded like a personal attack; it was certainly not intended to be that. I think the current system does have negative effects on some involved parents if those families are assigned to schools that are heavily populated by people who don’t care. As it now stands, people who would like to do better for their kids are allowed limited, or possibly, no options. The reason many give for maintaining that system is a fear that allowing involved families to leave awful schools will make the schools even worse for those who choose to remain–even if they have options, too.</p>
<p>I understand that you, tom1944, are in favor of options, so I was not suggesting that you are one who makes that argument. Sorry if it sounded that way.</p>