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Freedom Rating of Education Choices in Minnesota

Education Choices Traditional Government School (Public) Government Online Academy Private Independent Home Education
Who Determines Policy Decisions and Graduation Requirements
State Control High = 5/State Control Low = 1
State
(5)
State
(5)
Parent
(1)
Parental Participation/Parental Time Commitment
Very High = 5/Very Low = 1
Supportive, Volunteer, Transportation, Homework
Low
(2)
Facilitates instruction, Accountable to government school authority/teacher
High
(4)
Decision making, Implementation, Instruction, Assessments, Record keeping
Very High
(5)
Degree Parental Authority is Abdicated to External Entities
Very High = 5/Very Low = 1
Very High
(5)
Very High to High
(4.5)
Very Low
(1)
Limitations on Flexibility in Curriculum Choice
Very High = 5/Very Low = 1
Very High
(5)
Very High to High
(4.5)
Very Low
(1)
Degree National/State Standards Influence Curriculum
Very High = 5/Very Low = 1
Very High
(5)
Very High
(5)
Very Low
(1)
Degree Privacy is Compromised
Very High = 5/Very Low = 1
Very High
(5)
Very High
(5)
Very Low
(1)
Overall Freedom Rating 27 28 10


     The above chart reflects the author's general evaluation of education choices.


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