Rethinking Education in a Meritocracy

Economic justice is about removing barriers for people to obtain credentials for equal opportunity. The current education system feels more like a subsidized private industry, favoring college over trade schools. The significant disparity in government funding for college versus trade schools perpetuates a societal bias towards credentials. This bias results in a lack of respect for non-credentialed professions, leading to a populist uprising in a meritocratic society. Michael Sandell suggests a reform in education to focus on producing individuals capable of solving societal problems, fostering civic virtues, practical wisdom, and community engagement.