Question

Read paragraph 4 from the passage.

What is the author's main idea in this paragraph?


Giving parents the ability to choose the schools their children attend creates more options for low-income families.


School voucher programs that send kids who normally attend public school to private school are not effective and harmful to public school systems.


Funding for schools should move from a closed system to an open system to encourage innovation in school settings.


Students who attend public schools usually have the same experiences as students who attend private schools.

Answer 1

The main idea in paragraph 4 is that giving parents the ability to choose the schools their children attend creates more options for low-income families.

Step-by-step explanation:

The main idea in paragraph 4 of the passage is that giving parents the ability to choose the schools their children attend creates more options for low-income families. It states that school vouchers and charter schools are part of the concept of 'school choice' and argues that more choices can improve educational outcomes. While the effectiveness of school choice can be debated, the author suggests that it provides an opportunity for low-income families to have access to better education.

Answer 2

c

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