Giving Compass' Take:

• This video from the Cato Institute argues that school choice is actually good for teachers, despite the fact that many teachers are willing to strike against it.

• This piece argues that increased school choice creates competition over teachers, resulting in increased wages and other benefits. Why are teachers willing to strike against it if the data shows that school choice benefits them?

• To learn more about the debate over school choice, click here.


One of the most common myths in education is that school choice is somehow bad for public school teachers. In fact, teachers started striking against school choice in Los Angeles just last week. However, basic economic theory tells us that school choice is actually good for teachers because it introduces competition for their employers. In a competitive education labor market, employers must compete for talent by offering teachers smaller class sizes, more autonomy, and higher salaries.

Read the full article about school choice by Corey A. Deangelis at Cato Institute