The parents fleeing Australia’s public school system – and those choosing to stay – The Guardian

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Michael Dukes wanted his children to have a public school education. But the Coffs Harbour dad opted to move them to a private school – even though he has to work two jobs to afford it.

For Alice Springs parent Elliat Rich, public school has only ever been the plan for her 13-year-old son. The cost was one part of it, but mainly she sees public education aligning with her values of schooling as a holistic pursuit of creating “well-rounded humans”.

Their contrasting choices…

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