Friday, 9 May 2008

What if public schools were abolished?

What if public schools were abolished, asks Lew Rockwell.  Answer:

In short, if we could abolish public schools and compulsory schooling laws, and replace it all with market-provided education, we would have better schools at half the price, and be freer too. We would also be a more just society, with only the customers of education bearing the costs.

What's not to like? Well, there is the problem of the transition...

Read his solution here: 'What If Public Schools Were Abolished?'- Lew Rockwell, MISES INSTITUTE

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

It would indeed be very wonderful.
http://www.johntaylorgatto.com/ I thinks offers some insights into the effects of our current educational system.
regards
Homeschooling Mum