Care Quote by Lamar Alexander
“If we trust parents to choose child care for their children, and we trust them to help their children choose a college to attend – and both those systems have been so successful – why do we not also trust them to choose the best elementary or high school for their children?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education Policy Discussion, Lamar Alexander, 2005
Questioning why parental choice is trusted for some decisions but not schooling, highlighting inconsistency in trust.
In simple terms: Parents are trusted for some choices but not school selection.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for consistent parental choice in education.
Themes
education
parental rights
choice
policy
trust
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
policy
questioning
When to use this quote
- parent-teacher meetings
- school enrollment decisions
- policy debates
- advocacy campaigns
Key Concepts
public policy
family autonomy
education equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does parental choice affect school quality?
- What safeguards ensure good school decisions?
A Different Perspective
Parents may lack expertise to assess school quality.
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