Education myths
The Friedman Foundation released a great deal of information on education myths recently. The report includes both quick answers (for those who like it short and sweet) and detailed responses (for those who prefer academic erudition).
The myths addressed by the Friedman Foundation include:
- Vouchers hurt public schools and take the best and brightest.
(Quick Answer) (Detailed Response) - Private schools aren't really better than public schools.
(Quick Answer) (Detailed Response) - Vouchers will lead to increased segregation.
(Quick Answer) (Detailed Response) - Private schools are hostile to tolerance and democratic values.
(Quick Answer) (Detailed Response) - Vouchers are costly and drain money from public schools.
(Quick Answer) (Detailed Response) - Private schools exclude difficult students.
(Quick Answer) (Detailed Response)
Of course, no list of education myths is complete without NPRI's own research into the biggest myth of all: that more spending improves academic performance. Here's some relevant information on Nevada's education spending and spending rankings, as well as some examples of reforms that work:
- Does spending increase student achievement?
- What would happen if we increased spending?
- Reforms that work, copy Florida
- Nevada's education ranks
- If all else fails, outsource our education to Estonia
