Controlled Experiments For CCSD

Originally posted in a LVRJ Forum

Some have suggested breaking up CCSD into a handful of smaller districts.

Start by dividing CCSD in two. Give one half to Rogers and the other half to Rulffes. Equal census, demographics, etc. Normalize for all the factors. Wait 5 years, then standardize test the two districts. No significant difference will be observed. Results for *both* groups will be dreadful.

Repeat the experiment with any two Superintendents of your choice. Bill Gates, Elaine Wynn, Ken Guinn, etc. No difference will be observed. Choice of Superintendent does *not* matter.

Then test the funding variable. Give one district $20,000/kid, the other $4,000 per. No difference.

Test the "alternative" model. Turn all the schools into charters, magnets, empowerments, etc. No difference.

Why so incorrigible? Public schools have to comply with *thousands* of education regulations. Private schools are free to innovate. Most don't, but at least they have a chance.

Get rid of all the ridiculous reguations -- starting with compulsory attendance. Give us 15,000 small districts. Each one a little red schoolhouse.