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Are Public Schools And Private Equity A Bad Mix?

A recent article in the New York Times looked at the “dire effects” when private equity firms gain some control over public services like emergency care and firefighting. The reporter should have added education to the list. As the article explains, most people don’t...

Getting The 'Customer Model' Out Of Education

Recently New York Times columnist Frank Bruni lodged a complaint about college students who "have come to act as customers" in the higher education system. He argues that because many colleges now feature rich amenities – from sushi bars to water parks – and...

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