Private Schools and the Public Good: The Effect of Private Education on Political Participation and Tolerance in the Texas Poll

Authors

  • Jay P. Greene University of Texas at Austin
  • Nicole Mellow University of Texas at Austin
  • Joseph Giammo University of Texas at Austin

Abstract

Private Schools make an undeniable contribution to the public good. Nevertheless, many critics argue that public schools do a better job of instilling civic values in students. This article examines the effect of public and private education on political participation and tolerance and demonstrates that private schools excel in promoting civic values.

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Published

1999-06-01

How to Cite

Greene, J. P., Mellow, N., & Giammo, J. (1999). Private Schools and the Public Good: The Effect of Private Education on Political Participation and Tolerance in the Texas Poll. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 2(4). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/cej/article/view/113

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (1999)

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