The document compares the Republican and Democratic party views on public education, outlining their general philosophies and stances on school choice and practices. Republicans are generally more conservative and support increasing parental control over education through school vouchers and tax credits, while Democrats advocate for continued federal control and funding of public schools without private school options. Key differences include the Republican support for school prayer and teaching English as the national language versus the Democratic stances on multi-lingual and multi-cultural education practices.

1. REPUBLICAN VS DEMOCRATIC
PARTY
Public Education
Saundra Kelley
Heritage University
Jack Mckay
October 19, 2012
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2. General Description
Republican Democrat
 Conservative (resist  Liberal (advocate
change) change)
 Maintain traditional  New philosophies and
values and belief systems ideas
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3. School Choice
Republican views Democratic views
 Increase parental  Continued federal
control/decrease federal control/decrease
control parental control
 Support through  No vouchers or tax credit
vouchers and tax credits
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4. School Practices
Republican Democrat
 Return of school prayer  No school prayer
 English as national  Multi-lingual and multi-
language cultural education
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5. References
Comparison Chart. (2012). Democrat vs Republican: comparison chart.
Retrieved October 15, 2012, from
www.diffen.com/difference/Democrat_vs_Republican.
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