Students With Vouchers Return to Public Schools

More than 1 in 4 students who took a voucher to attend private schools this semester have transferred back to public education, the Miami Herald reported.

This summer, 607 students requested taxpayer-funded vouchers to leave public schools that received failing grades. As of last week, 170 had returned to public schools. Many returning students said they felt more comfortable at their neighborhood schools, even those labeled as failing. They also cited trouble with transportation, and more demanding curricula or firmer discipline at their new schools.