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Arizona Set to Strike a Huge Blow Against the Government’s Education Monopoly


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More states should follow their lead and start funding students, not failing systems.

Hannah Cox

June 27, 2022

If there’s one thing Americans seem to agree on lately, it’s that they hate monopolies.

“America Has A Monopoly Problem,” claimed Forbes. “America Has A Monopoly Problem—And It’s Huge” says The Nation. “Why Monopolies Are Threatening American Democracy,” posed The Washington Post.

Lawmakers have capitalized on this, grabbing onto the populist sentiment fueling distrust of large companies to introduce various antitrust bills. But in all the ruckus, it seems few have taken the time to examine the economy and determine where the actual monopolies are located. And when you really get down to it, there’s only one, long-lasting monopoly in this country: the government.

Nowhere is the government’s monopoly power more obvious—and more dysfunctional—than in education. 

For over 100 years, the US government has seized control of the K-12 education system. All Americans are forced to fund it, regardless of whether they like it or even use it. Over 90% of students are stuck in this system, with only the wealthiest and most privileged families able to basically pay double (taxes + tuition) for private, home, or alternative school options.

The result? 

Abysmal test scores, entire generations lacking basic civics knowledge, citizens with no understanding of basic finances, bullying, abuse, and corruption. All for an enormous price tag! Americans spend an average of $15,000 per year, per kid on this nonsense—which is significantly more than the average private school tuition in most states.

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Arizona passed the most expansive school choice initiative in the nation.

All families will be able to take their children's education dollars to the education providers of their choosing

The biggest school choice victory in U.S. history.https://t.co/LHMpBPTxMd

— Corey A. DeAngelis (@DeAngelisCorey) June 26, 2022

 

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A good start BUT.....

 

The problem  goes Deeper

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