Ep. 104

What's Wrong With Our Schools?

your place in the world

Jan 5, 2025

• 27min 38s

Episode description

This YouTube transcript from Milton Friedman’s “Free to Choose” series features a discussion on education reform. Friedman advocates for a voucher system, arguing that parental choice and market competition would improve educational quality. Opponents, including teachers’ union representatives, counter that this would disadvantage low-income families and create a two-tiered system. The debate centers on the role of government in education, the effectiveness of public schools, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of market-based reforms. The discussion also explores the differences between public and private education, using examples of successful and failing schools.

Think and Act Locally @ThinkandActLocally

Jan 5, 2025

Tired of school debates? This week, we dive into a 1980 discussion featuring Milton Friedman on education. Hear arguments for school choice and vouchers, contrasted with concerns about equity. Is competition the answer, or will it hurt the most vulnerable students? We explore the roles of parents, teachers, and bureaucrats. Plus, a look at higher education: are current systems fair? Tune in!