In the debate over the future of public schooling in the U.S., charter schools may show the way forward. Similar to public schools, charter schools are open to all students and are funded by and answerable to state and local governments. Like private schools, charter schools are free to experiment with curricula and teaching styles, unencumbered by state and local government meddling. Pinnacle Classical Academy, in Shelby, NC, is one example of educational experimentation made possible by charter schools.

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Quick Hits

Coronavirus and Subsidiarity

https://reason.com/2020/03/25/despite-coronavirus-sweden-refuses-to-shutter-businesses-and-limit-gatherings/

Sweden’s Response

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/28/world/europe/sweden-coronavirus.html

Baby Chickens

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/28/style/chicken-eggs-coronavirus.html

Foolishness of the Week

Virginia Locked down for More Than 2 Months

https://www.richmond.com/special-report/coronavirus/update-northam-issues-statewide-stay-at-home-order-effective-through/article_67dbe141-da92-504b-b74d-e7c9ed8a118c.html

Bonus Foolishness: Mayor de Blasio

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/30/bill-de-blasio-churches-caught-holding-services-du/

Topic of the Week

Pinnacle Classical Academy

https://www.pinnacleclassicalacademy.com/

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