234: The public education system

P&C review the failures of the system and discuss alternatives

The boys drink and review Flying Dog’s Hop Electric hazy IPA, then discuss public education.

The extreme dysfunction of America’s public schools came to the attention of parents during Covid lockdowns. They were able to peer into the classroom and see and hear the nonsense their children have been taught.

The sensible among them were outraged, and the responsible among them are making other arrangements.

But it’s worse than that. Interest groups prevent schools from kicking out disruptive kids, and many parents don’t prepare their kids to be ready to learn.

P&C discuss local vs. top-down “public” education and ask whether the government be in charge of it.

And how does education fit in with having a shared, common culture?