“Jefferson County, Colorado, which includes Littleton, narrowly voted for a $45 million property-tax increase to improve student performance in county schools. The goal is to increase reading and math scores by 25% over a five-year period. While pouring more tax money into schools may make voters feel good, the link between increased funding and better student performance is unfounded. Measuring and trying to quantify intellectual advancement is a ridiculous concept in itself. A better plan would be to remove government from education entirely, letting the free market, not taxes and coercion, inspire and instill learning among students.”
CAPSULE COMMENTARY: “Freedom in Education”
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