The world we live in is dynamic and ever shifting, with new challenges and needs requiring new skills and solutions every day. Too often we see official institutions and government rigid in their approaches, and education is no exception. In contrast, the free market doesn't ask permission to change when it sees a need, but can address it as demand grows - even in nearly monopolized sectors like schooling.
On a basic level, private schools have been adapting to the pandemic faster and more effectively. Even without the public dollars, they have met the needs of students even while struggling with losing some enrollment. Contrast this with many public schools who were slow to adopt virtual learning, and are even now refusing to reopen amidst growing evidence that the virus does not spread in school environments. The free market approach serves the needs of the parents and children rather than bending to the political whims of administrators.
Beyond traditional school we see more and more companies and entrepreneurs calling for people with talent and skills to be hired instead of those with a college degree. Rather than asking for a permission slip to learn, people are able to learn the necessary skills through a host of options like MasterClass, Skillshare, or Khan Academy. The cost of these options are minimal to non-existent, accessible across the country and amidst pandemic, and high quality options the free market provides.
When it comes to responsiveness and quality, the market knocks it out of the park while old, outdated options lag behind. When the student is served over the administrator, education becomes high quality, tailored to the needs of the students, and more accessible to all, even the least privileged.
