JP:  But what if the voucher applies to all schools, public and private?  I think that the competition for dollars would drive reform in the public school system driving schools to be successful or to fail.  The voucher would not cover private school tuition and those more fortunate would likely still have an advantage but for the rest the level/quality of education would improve.  I'm not sold on vouchers but I am sold on serious education reform and vouchers may provide a kick start. And yes I do see education at all levels as a business that needs to operate more like a business.