Calgary Herald letters: Target public money for public education Michele Jarvie — Calgary Herald

Alberta charter schools receive 100 per cent student funding ($11,601), the same as public schools. Private schools receive 70 per cent ($8,120.70) per student. Education taxes are $2.56/$1,000 for residential/farm equalized assessment value, and $3.76/$1,000 for non-residential. A home worth $1 million pays $2,560 education tax whether they have one child or five children inAlberta charter schools receive 100 per cent student funding ($11,601), the same as public schools. Private schools receive 70 per cent ($8,120.70) per student. Education taxes are $2.56/$1,000 for residential/farm equalized assessment value, and $3.76/$1,000 for non-residential. Read More …Read More