From: learn-usa.com

To: Gladys Stefany

Subject: Article on Homeschoolers and K12 Charter Schoolers

Date: 06:54 PM 5/30/03

Dear Gladys,

You are making assumptions, Gladys, that aren't borne out by the facts. First of all, I am a researcher of education. That research is of their documents. I know what education reform is and what it is intended to accomplish. I also know what part cyber schools, charter schools, vouchers and “choice” are to play in bringing everyone (all) into that system. I also know about Bill Bennett, his gambling habit, the design teams, his outlook on education, and his support of systems education. His cyber schools are a part of that system.

Now, if you choose to be part of that system, that is your choice. But what I have said, and what I will maintain, is that K12 has not represented the facts in selling its K12 program to people and many have found themselves under the power and control of the government education system where they do not want to be.

While you seem very concerned about your rights to participate in something you believe is a “choice” which might be great short term but long term buys into the system, you seem to have no concern for the rights of people who do not want to be part of that system which is their right whether you like it or not.

As for irrational fears, Ms Stefany, do your research before you make those claims. The research does not bear you out.

Lynn M Stuter

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