What schooling models out there work well that are not Prussian-modeled and not run by collectivists?
Ultimately, the only system of education that is truly effective is the one which facilitates life-long self-education. Teachers and tutors can assist an individual to educate themselves, but the student is ultimately responsible for recognizing their own obligation for teaching themselves with whatever resources can be exploited under the circumstances. The present educational system is designed to defeat any efforts to escape the indoctrination and re-education doctrines.
Charles Murray has good ideas about certifiable and privately administered qualifying exams. Although his main focus is on college, his ideas could easily be applied to K-12.
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB121858688764535107
How about the models used by our Founding Fathers. That is likely what they had in mind when they spoke about an educated citizenry. This would include:
** Tutoring at home ( homeschooling)
** Dame schools
** One room schools organized by parents who hired the teacher.
** Schools run by the local dance, day care center, or karate studio.
** Schools run on the model used by our outstanding volunteer fire departments.