Barnita James Cleveland I hope the school will help Donesha advance. That it will instill the discipline and values I have at home. If you can help your child get advanced, than that’s what you need to do. I want what’s best for my child. Eulanda Johnson Cleveland When I got the letter saying she got a voucher, I was so happy I didn’t know what to do. I feel like this is the best thing that ever happened to my child. I just want my child to have a good education. I don’t think that’s asking for too much. Roberta Kitchen Cleveland My children need to know how to take care of themselves and compete in this world. I want them to go toe-to-toe with people from other cultures and backgrounds and to succeed...The opportunity to give them that came through the voucher program. Fannie Lewis Cleveland When it comes to people with money, they have control of their schools. In rich suburbs, you don’t hear about parents putting up with these discussions about regaining control of the schools. In poor areas, we are told to wait for things to improve. Johnietta McGrady Cleveland I’m already working two part-time jobs and God knows, I definitely could not send my kids to private schools without the voucher program. Michelle Mercado Cleveland In the private school, my children’s habits have changed. They know it’s very strict and they have to follow the rules, they have to be polite. They have to be quiet. They know they have to do their homework. Lynn and Raymond Parker Cleveland The voucher gives you the right to get a good education for your child. It allows me to send my child to the school that I want and not because the school board says you will go here. Charmaine and James Thomas Cleveland My hope is that whatever her dreams are, she will be able to accomplish them because she’s got a good education behind her. Joyce Thompson Cleveland Kids don’t ask to be born in this world. They don’t pick their parents. I really wanted the best education for my daughter but I couldn’t afford it. Then I heard about the scholarship program and there was hope. Ms. D. Welch Cleveland I want my kids to grow up and have a better life. I really want to get out of this predicament I am in because it’s just like a hole. I want them to be better educated than I am.