the private sector serving educational needs of poor a case study from philippines august 2002 sponsored by atlas economic research foundation charisse gulosino james tooley eg west centre school education university newcastle upon tyne ne1 7ru england jn ncl ac uk ii table contents 1 introduction methodology 2 schools for in and social aspects 3 governing structure management government regulations recognition 4 student numbers number free scholarships fees 7 teachers teacher ratio pay qualifications language medium curriculum innovation 8 business 11 why do poorer parents send their children to 12 conclusions objections policy recommendations 17 5 references 21 tables salaries 23 profiles 28 income expenditure surpluses 43 far confirming that is catering predominantly only elite finds many depressed suburban rural areas are charging minimal