School Inc., Ep. 1: The Price of Excellence
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Overview
School Inc. is a global exploration of discovery by the late Andrew Coulson, Senior Fellow of Education Policy at Cato Institute’s Center for Educational Freedom. In this three-part documentary series, Coulson leads viewers on a worldwide personal journey–offering his analysis with a sense of circumspection about the limits of science, as well as a sense of humor. From surprising twists to beautiful visuals, this series edifies and entertains.
The Price of Excellence
In this episode, Andrew Coulson explores the educational establishment, its history, and the politics that sometimes impede the growth of good schools and effective teachers. He also examines the involvement of entrepreneur educators.