Ok, then what is the solution? I can see his point and agree with it, but what is a good alternative to this situation? Anyone have any suggestions?
My solution is to put Republicans in charge of all teacher's unions and all public schools.
See my post #4.
How about repealing all taxes used to fund schools (property taxes especially) and requiring parents to pay for school? Probably not realistic though. Some parents would still need financial assistance and there are state constitutional provisions mandating that the state provide an education to all. Vouchers with a provision that the government not be allowed to inquire as to which institution the money is directed by the parent? Feasible?
How about repealing all taxes used to fund schools (property taxes especially) and requiring parents to pay for school? Probably not realistic though. Some parents would still need financial assistance and there are state constitutional provisions mandating that the state provide an education to all. Vouchers with a provision that the government not be allowed to inquire as to which institution the money is directed by the parent? Feasible?
The solution is stated at the conclusion of the article - return the school systems to the private sector. Reform is impossible - all that does is add more layers of mandates and bureaucracy, driving up the cost and driving down learning standards.
Schools don't have to cost as much as they do today - most of the costs are a result of the bureaucracy and mandates from the state and federal government that have nothing to do with the 3Rs. The 3Rs and a lot beyond that can be accomplished in a lot less time than 12 years.
Public schools today are a jobs project, nothing more. Propaganda is second on their agenda, Education is last.
IMHO, there does not appear to be a politically acceptable solution to an intractable problem of poor schools.