Argues that U.S. schools are failing because they systematically suppress children's interests, values, diversity, individuality, and idiosyncratic potentials. The paper suggests that a system of educational choice and vouchers has many advantages, including a competitive environment which responds to families. Also discusses and responds to…

Americans rate improving schools as a higher priority than lowering crime or improving the economy, but neither Republicans nor Democrats have strong proposals. Most of the money needed to improve the situation is already in place via federal Title I education funds. Title I could be turned into a voucher program, making it a federal education…