Choices Quote by John Stossel
“The people who run the international tests told us, "the biggest predictor of student success is choice." Nations that "attach the money to the kids" and thereby allow parents to choose between different public and private schools have higher test scores. This should be no surprise; competition makes us better.”
About This Quote
Source Article: "The Power of Choice in Education", 1999
Competition among schools, driven by parental choice, tends to raise overall student performance.
In simple terms: Choice creates competition, improving schools.
Key Takeaway
Support school choice policies.
Themes
education
competition
choice
Mood
critical
optimistic
Type
policy
analysis
When to use this quote
- school districts
- parental decision making
- public vs private schools
- education reform
Key Concepts
economics
policy reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How can choice be made equitable?
- What safeguards ensure all children benefit?
A Different Perspective
Choice may widen inequality if resources are unevenly distributed.
