The Human Authority Needed for Good Schools

The litmus test for a good school is its culture—its caring, energy, mutual trust, and commitment to a common mission. Good cultures require teachers to feel ownership of the classroom and principals to enforce standards and values, while red tape and entitlements undermine the authority and human spirit that are essential. Fixing K–12 education requires stripping away bureaucratic and union controls and empowering educators to build good school cultures.

Essays & ReportsAndrew ParkNovember 19, 2024Hoover Institution, Philip K. Howard, education

Book Review: In “Sludge,” Sunstein Shines a Light in the Bureaucratic Darkness

In Sludge, Sunstein shines a light in the bureaucratic darkness, and, by calling for “sludge audits,” adds his moral authority to the growing demand to clear out the bureaucratic underbrush.

Essays & ReportsAndrew ParkSeptember 7, 2021Philip K. Howard, Education Next, education, Cass Sunstein, bureaucracy