The greatest change in the American education system during the 21st century has been the rise of public charter schools. State legislatures and state school boards opened doors to charter schools, for good or ill, with little voter involvement. Both parties tend to support nonprofit charter schools, better teacher training, accountability for results and other commonsense measures. We do more good for schools as parents and as active citizens who attend important school board meetings than we do as voters. Elections might someday become a way to improve schools.

Source: Washington Post November 06, 2016 22:53 UTC