School Choice --> Effective Educators --> Less Drop Outs

Last year, more than one in every five kids enrolled in St. Louis Public Schools high schools dropped out!

Some educators are simply failing to inspire children to invest in education. It is no surprise that kids at risk of dropping out are more likely to complete school if their teacher cares for them, spends with them and encourages them to work toward a future. Missouri needs an education reform that supports these teachers.

By using competition through paternal choice (whether through charter schools or tax credits for scholarship donations), schools will no longer be able to settle for sub-par educators. Every teacher and administrator will be held accountable for their performance.

Good educators should undoubtedly support these reforms, as it will ensure they are rewarded for their hard work. Poor educators, however, should be worried. They will not be able to continue to fail our children and our community without consequence.

Effective educators are the key to improving the unfortunate dropout statistics. And effective educators come from school choice.

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