Private school
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A private school is a school that is established, conducted, and primarily supported by a nongovernmental agency.[1]
See also: Public education
See also: Education: Free and Compulsory
Private schools for the poor
According to the research of Pauline Dixon conducted in select slum areas in Asia and Africa, private schools are more numerous than government schools and offer a higher quality of education to the children, while still being affordable for poor parents. [2]
References
- ↑ Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary. "Private school", referenced 2012-04-10.
- ↑ Pauline Dixon. "How Private Schools Are Serving the Poorest" (video), TEDxGlasgow, 2012-04-04. Referenced 2012-04-10.