Federalist Radio Hour Why One-Size-Fits-All Schools Will Never Work
Oct 28, 2025
Robert C. Enlow, President and CEO of EdChoice, discusses the alarming Nation's Report Card results, calling them a wake-up call for parents and policymakers. He elaborates on why a one-size-fits-all school system fails to cater to diverse student needs, highlighting the frustrations parents face, from bullying to staffing shortages. Enlow argues for the benefits of school choice, noting its positive impact in states like Florida, and emphasizes how it fosters safer environments and better educational outcomes, ultimately advocating for reform beyond traditional models.
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Nation's Report Card Shows Systemic Failure
- The NAEP results are a gut punch showing nearly half of high school seniors score below basic in math and reading. Robert Enlow warns this reflects a long-running failure of the system to prepare children for life and college.
Dropouts Fuel Generational Poverty
- Since 1996 over a million kids per year have dropped out, producing generational poverty according to Robert Enlow. He links rising non-teaching staff and bureaucratic layers to the system's failure to teach.
More Spending Didn't Improve Outcomes
- Increased spending has not produced better student outcomes; spending rose 250% since 1970 beyond inflation. Enlow cites research showing no credible link between more money and improved results.
