Better job Quote by Thomas Sowell
“Apparently almost anyone can do a better job of educating children than our so-called 'educators' in the public schools. Children who are home-schooled by their parents also score higher on tests than children educated in the public schools. ... Successful education shows what is possible, whether in charter schools, private schools, military schools or home-schooling. The challenge is to provide more escape hatches from failing public schools, not only to help those students who escape, but also to force these institutions to get their act together before losing more students and jobs.”
About This Quote
Education outcomes improve when alternatives provide better environments, suggesting public schools need reform to retain students and staff.
In simple terms: Alternatives can outperform public schools.
Key Takeaway
Support and reform public education.
Themes
education reform
choice
accountability
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
policy
analytical
When to use this quote
- parental decision making
- legislative reform
- school administration
- teacher recruitment
Key Concepts
public policy
school choice
competition
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives could improve public schools?
- How can successful alternatives be scaled?
A Different Perspective
Resistance from entrenched interests can impede change.
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