The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 529. How Trump Will Save the School System | Corey DeAngelis
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Mar 13, 2025 Corey DeAngelis, a bestselling author and education policy researcher, shares his insights on the monopolies stifling public education. He discusses how school choice not only benefits individual students but can uplift the entire system. DeAngelis critiques the influence of teachers' unions and the inefficiencies they breed. He emphasizes the importance of parental rights in education, particularly in light of recent crises. With a focus on pragmatism, he argues for funding students directly and advocates for phonetic teaching methods to enhance literacy.
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Early School Choice Research
- Dr. DeAngelis's doctoral research at the University of Arkansas, notably the Department of Education Reform, focused on school choice.
- Studies, like one on a D.C. voucher program, showed a 30% increase in graduation likelihood due to increased educational opportunities.
Monopolies in Public Education
- The public school system suffers from multiple monopolies: geographic, state-mandated, and teacher certification.
- These monopolies stifle competition, innovation, and quality improvement.
Teachers' Unions and Politics
- Teachers' unions heavily fund the Democratic Party, influencing school policies and often hindering school choice initiatives.
- This creates a conflict of interest between the unions' political influence and the needs of students and parents.
