May 6, 2026
It’s Time to Abolish Public Schools
As an ardent supporter of abolishing public—or, more accurately, government-run—schools, I recently came across an article by Chad McLeod, an educator, consultant, and founder of Sociis Education, who makes several important points that highlight the differences between how businesses and public schools are managed.
April 28, 2026
The Lost Angeles Unified School District
“The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money” is a famous quote by former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, often used to criticize high-taxing, high-spending government policies. It emphasizes that state welfare systems rely on funding from individuals, a reliance that often becomes unsustainable. The Los Angeles Unified School District currently […]
April 28, 2026
Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Brandon Johnson Declare ‘Day of Civic Action’ on May Day
When it comes to education priorities in the Windy City, I think it is fair to say that the Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Teachers Union, and Mayor Brandon Johnson are all woefully out of touch.
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