public education

What if the best education for poor children isn’t provided by the state? James Tooley presents compelling evidence that low-cost private schools can outperform public education while remaining affordable for low-income families.

  One of the most contested issues in public discourse concerns the proper scope of state intervention in citizens’ education. Different schools of thought offer divergent perspectives. Some regard the provision of public education, including at advanced levels, as a core function of the state, justifying this position on the grounds of its contribution to […]