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Friday, December 15, 2006

Panel Proposes Shake-Up for Schools


Why not get government out of schooling?

FEE Timely Classic

Can the Free Market Provide Public Education? by Sheldon Richman

An independent commission yesterday proposed dramatic changes that would shake up American public education in an effort to make the nation more competitive globally. The recommendations include authorizing school districts to pay companies to run all their schools; enrolling many students in college after the 10th grade; and paying teachers about $100,000 annually. (Washington Post, Friday)

Why not get government out of schooling?

FEE Timely Classic

Can the Free Market Provide Public Education? by Sheldon Richman