[PapaBear3625]

One thing that would have an immediate effect, would be the abolition of teachers unions, followed by the abolition of "boards of education". Have there be a superintendent of schools, appointed by the mayor, with the ability to fire the principals of low-performing schools, with the principals in turn being able to fire low-performing teachers.

Accountability up and down the line. Which means the government employees will fight it to the bitter end.

[Ohioan]

"Accountability up and down the line. Which means the government employees will fight it to the bitter end."

Accountability is essential in the provision of any social service from any institution to any segment of society.

It would probably be beneficial to get Government out of education, altogether, if there was some non political body that could manage a safety-net for those children whose parents are not able, otherwise, to secure their education.

The way that the "Welfare" ("Safety-Net") was handled in Jefferson's time, is a model for what actual works in social programs--although, admittedly, education involves a quite different set of immediate considerations. (See Jefferson On Welfare.)

[VRW Conspirator]

One thing that would have an immediate effect, would be the abolition of teachers unions.

On my wish list of constitutional amendments is the abolishment of all public employee unions.