Evie Hudak

About the author: Evie Hudak serves on the Colorado PTA Board of Directors. She has also worked on the Steering Committee of the Colorado Education Network and on the State Accountability Committee and is a member of the Coalition for a Higher Performance Education System and the National Association of State Boards of Education.

Public schools offer students a safe learning environment, social interaction, highly qualified instructors, and a system of accountability, making them the best place for a child's education. Input from parents, teachers, and administrators infuse public schools with new ideas. These individuals are committed to instilling in students the fundamental values that make democracy possible. On the other hand, parents who are home schooling their children must meet no requirements in terms of training or...