And thank you, Michael. Sowell's work is definitely crucial. I do find, however, that he's so anti-left in his work as a public intellectual that he rarely if ever puts a critical eye on his side of the political spectrum.
No question that education is a huge part of the problem and is the arena for potential solutions. Excellent charter…
And thank you, Michael. Sowell's work is definitely crucial. I do find, however, that he's so anti-left in his work as a public intellectual that he rarely if ever puts a critical eye on his side of the political spectrum.
No question that education is a huge part of the problem and is the arena for potential solutions. Excellent charter schools should be fully supported--period. A moribund public education system should have competition and alternatives. Economist Roland Fryer's suggested reforms for public schools are essential in this regard.
And thank you, Michael. Sowell's work is definitely crucial. I do find, however, that he's so anti-left in his work as a public intellectual that he rarely if ever puts a critical eye on his side of the political spectrum.
No question that education is a huge part of the problem and is the arena for potential solutions. Excellent charter schools should be fully supported--period. A moribund public education system should have competition and alternatives. Economist Roland Fryer's suggested reforms for public schools are essential in this regard.