Sol Stern (1935–2025)

Stern knows his material firsthand as a parent, and then again as an investigative journalist. It would be challenging to tell this story more effectively. He cites clear examples, and he successfully counters tired arguments opposing his position that school choice directly benefits those who exercise it and indirectly those who remain in the otherwise unchallenged public system. His examples demonstrate repeatedly that systems with less overheard, fewer dollars per pupil, and fewer show more credentialed teachers trump the establishment by having mutual respect and by rewarding merit (tangibly and through the success of students). show less

A quick recapitulation of the Israel–Palestine problem. Good for what it is, but like all these Encounter Broadsides, a list of suggested readings would be nice. Learned some stuff I didn't know.

Who benefits by forcing a child, any child, to attend a school where the teachers can't be fired?