Corey Smith: School Choice Surges Despite Crusade by Teachers Unions

A recent survey suggests more than half of American adults with children attending public schools would choose a private one if vouchers were available to cover the tuition. Rasmussen Reports surveyed 1,289 adults nationwide and found that only 32% would not take advantage of vouchers. As of July 2025, 23 such programs are offered throughout 15 states, according to EdChoice, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing educational freedom.

Tim Dower: Would you pay for private schools?

$27-28,000 a year. That's about the going rate for private secondary education in New Zealand right now.

And you'd pay it gladly wouldn't you, if you could afford it.

I hope the kids whose parents are working or on their way at five in the morning to help pay for it recognise what a privilege it is.