Galina, there are studies that show it does bring better results..I am not advocating to transfer everyone to charter schools..if special needs children do better and have programs in public, it's fine..I am, for one, happy with my public school, but I bought my house specifically in this district (one of best in FL) before I even I had kids, not lots of people can afford that...and btw, increased funds don't improve quality - Bush has increased federal spendings, I think, by 40% with no improved results..:-|