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The Court expressly left open the question of " a case involving some sort of public assistance ( for example , scholarships ) made available generally without regard to the sectarian-nonsectarian , or public-nonpublic nature of the institution benefited . The students reported fewer class disruptions , less fighting and less cheating than did the public school students . Two grilled chicken filets marinated in balsamic vinaigrette , shiitake mushrooms and sundried tomatoes are served over fresh greens . Between 70 and 80 percent of scholarships are being distributed to low-income families , offering these families choices that include private education - choices not traditionally available to poor and disadvantaged families . First , scholarships are available to all Cleveland school children without regard to religion . The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not erect a wall of " separation " between the state and religion . As a result , attending a public university is much cheaper now than it was even six years ago . The Ninth and Tenth amendments in particular demonstrate that the Founding Fathers were not confused over the distinction between rights and powers . Pale mac-and-cheese is more creamy than crusty-baked , but tasty . A POPULAR PICK : Over the summer , when the AJC asked readers where to find the best burger in Gwinnett , several folks pointed us to the Vinnie Burger at Crossroads . We fought over the last bite . Between 92 percent and 96 percent said they had no friends who smoked cigarettes , drank alcohol , used drugs or were gang members ; only 82 percent to 88 percent of public school students said the same . Contract terms differ drastically between charter and traditional schools . The U.S. Supreme Court has consistently upheld education programs even if government aid ultimately reaches religious institutions if the aid ( 1 ) is disbursed according to neutral criteria without regard to religion and ( 2 ) reaches religious institutions as a result of a genuine , independent private decision . Thirty-six voucher programs across the nation , operating under the umbrella group Children 's Educational Opportunity Foundation of America ( CEO America ) , pay up to half the tuition at private schools for more than 12,000 children from low-income families - with thousands more on waiting lists . The mood is relaxed — retirees and new families tend to linger after meals as the seasoned staff hustles over the cool terra cotta tiles . " Many legislators who vote for sweeping government programs without a second thought about their constitutionality suddenly grow concerned when the issue is school vouchers . Thousands of children , particularly but not exclusively in inner-city schools , are completing public schooling without an adequate education , and many of them are functionally illiterate . However , the principle of federalism is today more rhetoric than reality . The federal government guarantees or subsidizes about $ 50 billion in student loans each year , at interest rates well below the market rate and with easy repayment terms . Edgewood 's test scores , although better than those of many Texas school districts , are well below statewide averages .