A recent study suggests that private schools are more conducive than public schools when it comes to preparing students for the rigors of citizenship.

Recent economic research suggests that colleges siphon off a significant portion of federal education aid rather than lowering costs to students

India’s education policies should encourage private initiative and focus on learning outcomes

For-profits may have incentives to cut corners in pursuit of profits, but this trait is the flip side of valuable characteristics: the inclination to grow rapidly, readily tap capital and talent, maximize cost effectiveness, and accommodate customer needs. Alongside nonprofit and public providers, for-profits have a crucial role to play in meeting America’s 21st century educational challenges.

Do voucher programs force public schools into a zero-sum game by redirecting public funds and promising students to private schools? Or do school-choice options spur healthy competition by pressuring public schools to improve?

Public school teacher compensation is roughly 50 percent above private sector levels. In addition to merit pay, fundamental reforms to help schools hire, promote and fire teachers according to the best interests of students is needed.

Single-sex schooling is not for everyone. But it can help some students to become more focused and well-rounded.