School choice is winning. It's time to double down
In the 1990s, I asked Milton Friedman how I should approach charitable giving. His answer was to invest in school choice, a concept he had invented decades earlier. At the time, school choice barely existed. Now, it’s exploding. Friedman’s advice was right on — my bet has paid off. Now, it is time for all of us who care about what’s best for children to double down.
TL;DR
- Milton Friedman advised investing in school choice, a concept he invented.
- The school choice movement has learned to win by supporting political candidates and defeating opponents.
- New York spends over $43,000 per child annually, yet has poor educational outcomes.
- Political donations are crucial for advancing school choice, even without tax deductions.
- Texas achieved universal school choice after political victories, despite unified Democratic opposition.
- Republicans opposing school choice face political consequences, with some being ousted.
- Supporting candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Byron Donalds is essential.
- Improving scholarship amounts for poor families is necessary for greater impact.
- School choice empowers disadvantaged families and promotes economic prosperity.