Rundle College in #YYC. Where I know there are excellent educators doing amazing things. Tuition begins at ~$13K for KG and up to $18K for Gr. 12. The #UCP would like more public dollars to go to Rundle as part of their voucher system. Fair? #ableg

Edge school in #YYC. Clearly a leader in sports. School size is 300, avg of 16-20 per class. Gr 4-6 start at $17K, and 7-12 are $18K. More public dollars to fund schools like this one in the #UCP voucher system being proposed. Fair?

Lets head to Okotoks. Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (awesome STEAM programs!), where tuition paid w/o tuition insurance is non-refundable. KG ~ $16K, Gr.12 at $23K. They also have 8 avenues for scholarship funding for tuition. Should more public money end up here??

MOST IMPORTANTLY - In no way do I think these schools are terrible places, nor do I have any judgement on their programs. What I have issue with is the tuition fees being accepted ON TOP OF the subsidized public $$ suggested by the #UCP voucher system...

In 2017, private schools received 70% operational funding from the gov't. That means schools received tuition AND base funding. New #UCP rules would allow 100% base funding with the voucher system to private schools, and overall less funds to public schools.

Less funds for public students, resources, materials, staffing, maintenance - the works. And no tuition costs to make up the difference. Is this okay with everyone? #yyc #yeg #yql #ableg #moreletterwriting #wheresyourletter