tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265511791146423221.post6964849022120235540..comments2023-10-28T02:59:37.028-07:00Comments on E m e r g i n g ...Q u a k e r i s m ..L i t e r a t u r e ..R e l i g i o n ... L i f e: Quaker Education 2Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12396312339372162866noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265511791146423221.post-26589192395934590242009-06-09T15:50:04.190-07:002009-06-09T15:50:04.190-07:00I always wanted to send my kids to Quaker schools,...I always wanted to send my kids to Quaker schools, especially when I lived in Brooklyn, and we attended Meeting for Worship there. It wasn't even close to affordable. It was more than we made in a year.<br /><br />I think you are right -- I think the Catholic School system does it well, for the most part. They try to make it so no child of the parish that wants an education is denied one. Same with many Yeshivas. They have funds to make sure that Jewish children can get an education that reflects their faith and lifestyle.<br /><br />I was told that to favor Quaker children, by offering them places first, and scholarships (for Quakers only) was against the equality testimony. Well, I'm trying to wrap my head about elite schools that cost more than college (well over five figures) meshing with simplicity! <br /><br />Plus, a family with a stay at home parent was penalized when evaluating the need for financial aid. They were given an amount they 'could' be making, if they worked. <br /><br />It's funny. Quakers have such difficulty with outreach, for fear of turning people off, or being pushy, or attracting the wrong sorts of people (not genuine 'seekers', might get some simple folk who just like the message) nd so on, but they also have problems supporting a FULL Quaker lifestyle, including education.<br /><br />Now, it isn't an issue. The nearest Quaker school is very far away. Two of my children are special needs, and the eldest has turned her back on the Religious Society of Friends. But I think it would have been nice for them to get a Quaker education. It would be a nice situation for so many children, Quaker, or not.<br /><br />Kind of reminds me of American health care. Some of the best in the world, but means nothing when you have limited access to it. Same with both the Quaker schooling AND the Quaker faith. It's great, but who can GET it?Annhttp://kibblesbits.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com