School Inc.

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  • 2017
  • 1 Season

The show School Inc. from Free To Choose Media is a documentary series that explores the history, current state, and future of education around the world. The show stars Andrew Coulson, a former senior fellow at the Cato Institute, and James Tooley, a professor of education at the University of Newcastle.

The series is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of education. The first part, titled "The Price of Excellence," looks at the history of education and the role it has played in creating successful societies. It explores the early schools of ancient Greece, the monasteries of medieval Europe, and the rise of public education in the United States. The episode also examines the ways in which education has been used as a tool of social control and how innovations in education have led to economic and social progress.

The second part of the series, "The Golden Age of Education," focuses on the present state of education in the world. It looks at the different approaches to education being taken by countries around the world, such as Finland's focus on play-based learning and Singapore's emphasis on math and science. The episode also looks at the factors that have led to the decline of public education in the United States, such as the rise of teacher unions and the government's increased involvement in education.

The final part of the series, "The Future of Education," explores the potential for technological innovations to transform education in the future. It looks at the rise of online learning and homeschooling, as well as the development of personalized learning environments and artificial intelligence. The episode also examines the potential for new technologies to democratize education and make it more accessible to people around the world.

Throughout the series, Coulson and Tooley interview educators, experts, and policymakers from around the world to get their perspectives on the state of education and the potential for innovation. The series also includes footage from schools and classrooms in different countries, providing viewers with a glimpse into the different approaches being taken to education.

Overall, School Inc. is a thought-provoking and informative series that challenges viewers to think critically about the role of education in society and the potential for innovation to transform the way we learn. Whether you are an educator, a student, or simply someone interested in the future of education, this series is sure to engage and inspire.

School Inc. is a series that ran for 1 seasons (3 episodes) between April 4, 2017 and on Free To Choose Media

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Seasons
Forces and Choices
3. Forces and Choices
April 4, 2017
Ten years after Chile reformed its education system, Sweden followed suit. Andrew Coulson's global journey continues, visiting highly successful private schools in Sweden, London and India, where the resistance to education as a business has lessened. Then as now, Coulson suggests, education was perhaps the only field in which successful entrepreneurship was not celebrated.
Push or Pull
2. Push or Pull
April 4, 2017
The late Andrew Coulson explores the central question about education: is there someplace else where educational excellence is scaling up? The answer is "yes" and it is in America's charter schools. But when charter schools compete with public schools, there is often trouble ahead. Push or Pull explores why excellent private schools in America have not "scaled up" to serve more students.
The Price of Excellence
1. The Price of Excellence
April 4, 2017
The first of the three-part series follows the late Andrew Coulson, senior fellow of education policy at Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom, to explore the industry of education and the politics that sometimes impede the growth of good schools, good teachers, and the rise of entrepreneurial educators.
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Where to Watch School Inc.
School Inc. is available for streaming on the Free To Choose Media website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch School Inc. on demand at Amazon, FuboTV, PBS and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    April 4, 2017
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