Breakpoint How to Fix Education
Feb 28, 2025
Discover the rising wave of parental dissatisfaction with public schooling in the U.S., sparking a shift toward homeschooling and alternative education. Explore the Phoenix Declaration, a blueprint aiming to address the alarming decline in student performance and advocating for stronger parental involvement. The need for character formation in education takes center stage, emphasizing that knowledge alone is insufficient without a moral framework. Join the discussion on how to transform education for a more meaningful future.
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Education Reckoning
- American education faces a reckoning, with millions of parents opting out of public schools.
- This stems from issues like ideological indoctrination, falling test scores, and dismissive school boards.
Purpose of Education
- Education must answer the fundamental question: "What is man for?"
- A transactional view reduces people to their skills or activism, neglecting their inherent value.
Phoenix Declaration
- The Phoenix Declaration offers guiding principles for American education reform.
- It addresses the failure of many schools to shape character and instill virtues for self-governance.
