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The Power of School Choice with Corey DeAngelis

May 24, 2023
Corey DeAngelis, a school choice evangelist and Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, discusses the failures of public schools, positive effects of private school competition, and power dynamics within teachers unions in this engaging podcast episode.
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Quick takeaways

  • The purpose of institutions, such as the K-12 education system, must be clearly defined to prevent other agendas from taking over and causing harmful outcomes.
  • School choice initiatives, like voucher programs, have shown positive effects on satisfaction levels among families and can improve educational outcomes through competition.

Deep dives

The Importance of Defining Purpose in Institutions

Defining the purpose of an institution, such as a company or the K-12 education system, is crucial. Lack of a clear mission or purpose allows for other agendas to fill the void, leading to a loss of focus and potentially harmful outcomes. Corey Deangelis, a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, advocates for refocusing schools on their primary purpose of educating children.

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