school choice

There is no question that a great education is essential to success in the 21st century. Completing high school, for example, markedly reduces the chances of unemployment or the probability of remaining trapped in low-income jobs.

The importance of education to a child’s future success explains the increasing interest on the part of parents, and therefore politicians, in ensuring not only a functioning but thriving education system. Supporting parents in choosing their children’s education and fostering competition between schools is vital to such efforts.

It is understandable that when the Fraser Institute report card is published, most of us want to hear stories about schools that have done well.

After all, it seems almost cruel to draw attention to schools that are struggling in their efforts to ensure their students’ success.