The Case for Separation

America was a free and thriving country, the envy of the world, well before compulsory state schooling was instituted.

Take a deeper look here at how the state came to control education, why it shouldn't, and how millions of people are taking back their educational freedom.

How did the government get so involved in education to begin with? It wasn't always this way. The United States was founded, formed, and grew to international prominence and prestige without compulsory schooling and with virtually no government involvement...
Why shouldn't the government be involved in education? The Short answer: Government schooling stands in direct opposition to the liberty this country was founded on. It fosters unquestioning obedience, acceptance of authority, herd mentality, and dependency...
Doesn't the government have a direct interest in an educated populace? Yes, the government does have a direct interest in an educated populace — one that is educated just enough and in ways that will perpetuate the goals and existence of the government...
Can't we just reform public schools? I know a lot of good teachers. Let's start with the teachers, then we'll address reform. There are lots of great teachers out there, all too many of them trapped in a system that prevents them from fulfilling their potential and their dreams. They're bogged down...
How would people pay for private schooling? What about vouchers? Here are some of the ways people would pay: Most people are more able to pay for education than they think. Parents would set priorities and plan for schooling just as they do for a home or a car...
What about the poor? What about irresponsible parents? Before we venture into this very important question, consider this: government schools already fail the poor in some of the most spectacular ways — illiteracy, dangerous schools, the worst teachers, low expectations, and...
What about special needs students? As with the question about the poor, we must consider that a large portion of special education students are being badly served in public schools... Many special education students don't belong in the classes they've been assigned to...
What about tolerance and diversity? The ultimate irony may be that today's educators cry tolerance and diversity when public schools were originally instituted to wipe these things out, to make one homogenous, think-alike (even if they couldn't make them look alike) herd of citizens. School founders objected to...
Who will keep the private schools accountable? Parents. When parents pay for the schooling, they have a direct stake in the results. If they aren't getting their money's worth, they can take their kids out and choose from the many other options available — another school, home schooling, a mix, tutors...
Is this really practical? Can it work? We're not starting from scratch here. The revolution has begun. It's only a matter of time. The utopian dream of controlled public schools is dying, as all utopian dreams do. People wish to live their own dreams, make their own paths, achieve their own success...

Is there a solution? Yes! It is our job at the Alliance to show you not only how and why government schooling is so harmful to children, families and society — but also how many solutions are available today with many more on the near horizon.

The future is full of hope. Please join us — and millions of others — on an exciting journey toward educational freedom.

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The Case for Separation
Last Updated January 29, 2008

Home News & Events Is There a Problem? The Case for Separation Our Proclamation Is There a Solution? True Life Stories Education Resources How Can You Help? Stats & Facts Quotations Knowledge Base Glossary Privacy Policy Site Map	The Case for Separation America was a free and thriving country, the envy of the world, well before compulsory state schooling was instituted. Take a deeper look here at how the state came to control education, why it shouldn't, and how millions of people are taking back their educational freedom. How did the government get so involved in education to begin with? It wasn't always this way. The United States was founded, formed, and grew to international prominence and prestige without compulsory schooling and with virtually no government involvement... Why shouldn't the government be involved in education? The Short answer: Government schooling stands in direct opposition to the liberty this country was founded on. It fosters unquestioning obedience, acceptance of authority, herd mentality, and dependency... Doesn't the government have a direct interest in an educated populace? Yes, the government does have a direct interest in an educated populace — one that is educated just enough and in ways that will perpetuate the goals and existence of the government... Can't we just reform public schools? I know a lot of good teachers. Let's start with the teachers, then we'll address reform. There are lots of great teachers out there, all too many of them trapped in a system that prevents them from fulfilling their potential and their dreams. They're bogged down... How would people pay for private schooling? What about vouchers? Here are some of the ways people would pay: Most people are more able to pay for education than they think. Parents would set priorities and plan for schooling just as they do for a home or a car... What about the poor? What about irresponsible parents? Before we venture into this very important question, consider this: government schools already fail the poor in some of the most spectacular ways — illiteracy, dangerous schools, the worst teachers, low expectations, and... What about special needs students? As with the question about the poor, we must consider that a large portion of special education students are being badly served in public schools... Many special education students don't belong in the classes they've been assigned to... What about tolerance and diversity? The ultimate irony may be that today's educators cry tolerance and diversity when public schools were originally instituted to wipe these things out, to make one homogenous, think-alike (even if they couldn't make them look alike) herd of citizens. School founders objected to... Who will keep the private schools accountable? Parents. When parents pay for the schooling, they have a direct stake in the results. If they aren't getting their money's worth, they can take their kids out and choose from the many other options available — another school, home schooling, a mix, tutors... Is this really practical? Can it work? We're not starting from scratch here. The revolution has begun. It's only a matter of time. The utopian dream of controlled public schools is dying, as all utopian dreams do. People wish to live their own dreams, make their own paths, achieve their own success... Is there a solution? Yes! It is our job at the Alliance to show you not only how and why government schooling is so harmful to children, families and society — but also how many solutions are available today with many more on the near horizon. The future is full of hope. Please join us — and millions of others — on an exciting journey toward educational freedom. Want to know more? You can read our Road to Freedom series now or sign up to receive six weekly installments via e-mail. We have a special message for you . . . If you are a parent . . . If you are a public school teacher . . . If you are a parent of faith . . . If you like what you see on this page, perhaps you can help. A donation of just $5 or $10 a month goes a long way to helping us keep the website vibrant and alive - a true resource for parents seeking educational independence. Thank you for your support. Return to Home Return to Top The Case for Separation Last Updated January 29, 2008	Make the Leap - Get your children out NOW! Here's how A Special Word to ... Parents Public School Teachers Parents of Faith Some of the more well-known signers of our proclamation: Ed Crane President, Cato Institute John Taylor Gatto 1991 New York State Teacher of the Year Fr. John A Hardon SJ RIP The Catholic Catechism Don Hodel Former Secretary of Interior D. James Kennedy Coral Ridge Ministries Rev. Tim LaHaye Left Behind Rabbi Daniel Lapin President, Toward Tradition Tom Monaghan Founder, Domino’s Pizza Ron Paul US Congressman, Texas John K Rosemond Parenting Author, Columnist, Speaker They and thousands of others have signed our proclamation: *"I favor ending government involvement in education."* See others who agree.
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