The Power of School Choice with Corey DeAngelis

In this episode of The Vivek Show, Vivek is joined by Corey DeAngelis, a school choice evangelist and Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children. As they delve into the purpose and current state of the K-12 education system, the duo discusses the influence of public employee unions, evidence for the failures of public schools, and the impactful role of private school choice competition. Corey cites compelling studies that highlight the positive outcomes of school competition and illuminates the power dynamics within teachers unions. Tune in for this crucial conversation on school choice, education reform, and the future of our educational institutions.

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Time-codes:

00:00:00 - Introduction to the topic of institutions' purpose, specifically the K-12 education system.

00:01:30 - Discussion on the role of public employee unions in the K-12 system.

00:03:00 - Introduction of guest, Corey DeAngelis, and discussion on failures of public schools and private school competition.

00:05:00 - Explanation of the benefits of private school choice competition for public schools.

00:06:53 - Corey cites studies showing positive effects of private and charter school competition.

00:07:40 - Analysis of a study finding public schools more likely to remain open due to nearby Catholic schools.

00:09:00 - Explanation of state-level school choice programs and public schools' funding.

00:11:30 - Discussion on teachers unions' power dynamics and school closures during the pandemic.

00:14:50 - Call for bottom-up accountability.

00:15:00 - Argument for abolishing public sector unions.

00:16:29 - Response to conservative critiques of school choice.

00:21:10 - Discussion on the rise of homeschooling and concerns about private schools' unionization.

00:28:19 - Explanation of how a voucher model can increase competition.

00:29:00 - Questioning the limitations on public schools and the potential of transparency and school choice.

00:31:00 - Debate on federalizing school choice and alternatives for funding allocation.

00:33:30 - Vivek's appreciation for Corey's data-driven analysis on school choice.