Public Education in rural Texas.

I'm curious as to how those of you in rural areas are feeling about the possibility of the federal DOE going away coupled with the voucher policy. I have worked in education for nearly ten years and I can only see how public education will be hurt by these initiatives. Without going too much into the politics behind these policies; I'm just really curious how the rural communities feel about the prospect of their public schools and districts closing or becoming privatized.

What would these changes look like for your rural community and do you believe there's enough need and resources for both public and private education agencies to exists in these communities?

What effects on the community do you anticipate when these policies are enacted?