Parents of all incomes should have the opportunity to choose for their children the best educational option available to them–whether in public, private, religious, or home schools. Students should be free to attend a safe and effective school rather than being assigned to a chronically underperforming school. The current monopoly system, in which government is both the primary funder and provider of education, has not served students well. A system based on competition, freedom, flexibility, and accountability to parents will produce greater excellence and equip the next generation of American citizens.
