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> Perhaps "for profit" is just never going to work in education? Well, government-run certainly isn't working, at least in the US. Charter schools (like Kipp)
by ageek123 11y ago
> Perhaps "for profit" is just never going to work in education?
Well, government-run certainly isn't working, at least in the US. Charter schools (like Kipp) seem to be doing a lot better.
- zo1 11y agoUnfortunately, when it comes to "state-run" institutions and policies, you're arguing against an ideal, rather than an implementation. I.e. You could argue it is some form of the no true Scotsman fallacy. Additionally, there is a very prevalent and saturated belief in the current society that views anything with 'for profit' motives as somehow bad/greedy. Consequently, everything that is "non-profit" (including the state) regularly gets undeserved moral brownie points.
- pbreit 11y agoPublic universities, public schools in "better" neighborhoods and public schools in other countries operate well. I think the commonality likely has to do with how devoted the constituents are.