Classical liberals seek solutions in the field of education that will clear the path for entrepreneurial activity and empower parents. We envision a day when state-run schools give way to a dynamic independent system of schools competing to meet the needs of every single American child. Below you’ll find the wide array of work Cato scholars have done on education issues.

Studies

"Escaping IDEA: Freeing Parents, Teachers, and Students through Deregulation and Choice," by Marie Gryphon and David Salisbury, Cato Policy Analysis No. 444, July 10, 2002.

"Lessons from Maine Education Vouchers for Students since 1873," by Frank Heller, Cato Briefing Paper No. 66, September 10, 2001.

"Lessons from Vermont 132-Year-Old Voucher Program Rebuts Critics," by Libby Sternberg, Cato Briefing Paper No. 67, September 10, 2001.

"The Arizona Scholarship Tax Credit: Giving Parents Choices, Saving Taxpayers Money," by Carrie Lips and Jennifer Jacoby, Cato Policy Analysis No. 414, September 17, 2001.

"Fiscal Analysis of a $500 Federal Education Tax Credit to Help Millions, Save Billions," by Darcy Ann Olsen, Carrie Lips and Dan Lips, Cato Policy Analysis No. 398, September 17, 2001.

Opinion and Commentary

"Private Giving to Public Schools: Does it Work?" by David Salisbury, A Cato Daily Commentary, July 19, 2002.

"High Court Decision Reflects True Spirit of the Constitution," by Marie Gryphon, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 6, 2002.

"Trust for Parents' Picks," by Casey J. Lartigue Jr., The Washington Times, June 29, 2002.

"The Stuff of Kids Dreams," by Clint Bolick, National Review Online, June 28, 2002.

"Bush Confusing 'Freedom' With 'Service'," by David Salisbury, Foxnews.com, June 27, 2002.

"High Court Hands Vouchers a Victory," by Clint Bolick, Fox News channel, June 27, 2002.

"Edison's Mess Is No Referendum on Privatization," by Marie Gryphon, A Cato Daily Commentary, June 26, 2002.

"Are Education Tax Credits on the Way?," by David Salisbury, A Cato Daily Commentary, June 22, 2002.

"In Parents We Trust?," by Casey Lartigue, A Cato Daily Commentary, June 18, 2002.

"Reforms Crucial to Special Education," by Marie Gryphon, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 14, 2002.

"Private Schools Promote Public Spirit," by Marie Gryphon, Charlotte Post, May 30, 2002.

"Fly-by-Night Public Schools," by Casey Lartigue, A Cato Daily Commentary, May 24, 2002. This article also appeared on NRO on May 29, 2002.

"Prediction: IDEA Will Continue Down the Wrong Path," by David Salisbury, A Cato Daily Commentary, May 22, 2002.

"Does More Schooling Equal Better Results?," by Casey J. Lartigue Jr., A Cato Daily Commentary, May 17, 2002.

"Education by Polls," by Casey J. Lartigue Jr, A Cato Commentary, March 21, 2002. This article originally appeared on NRO on March 21, 2002.

"School Choice -- Then and Now," by Casey J. Lartigue Jr, A Cato Daily Commentary, March 18, 2002.

"Religion It 's Not: Education Reform and its Enemies," by Marie Gryphon, A Cato Daily Commentary, March 9, 2002.

"Bush's Five-Year Education Plan," by Casey J. Lartigue Jr, A Cato Commentary, March 1, 2002.

"A Quality Teacher in Every Classroom," by David Salisbury, A Cato Daily Commentary, March 1, 2002.

"Helping Kids Succeed in School Is Not 'Creaming'," by Casey Lartigue Jr., A Cato Daily Commentary, February 19, 2002. This article also appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on February 24, 2002.

"Parents Choose," by Robert Levy, A Cato Commentary, February 14, 2002. This article originally appeared on Clevland.com.

"It's Time for Change in D.C.'s Schools," by Dan Lips, A Cato Daily Commentary, February 11, 2002.

"Bureaucracy Hurts Reform," by David Salisbury, A Cato Commentary, February 5, 2002. This article originally appeared in USA Today.

"New Education Bill Offers False Hope," by David Salisbury, A Cato Daily Commentary, January 11, 2002.

"Marion Barry's Lost Generation," by Dan Lips, A Cato Daily Commentary, December 11, 2001.

"Trading Sippy-Cups for School Desks," by Darcy Olsen, A Cato Commentary, August 14, 2001.

Give Parents the Reins," A Cato Daily Commentary, January 24, 2001.

"Education Tax Credits Can Give NH Parents and Students More Choice," by Darcy Ann Olsen and Dan Lips, A Cato Commentary. This article first appeared in The Union Leader on April 26, 2001.

"Empowering Parents Through School Choice," by Philip Vassallo, A Cato Daily Commentary, October 20, 2000.

"Politicizing Class Size," by Casey J. Lartigue Jr., Education Week, September 29, 1999. This article was also published in Spectrum: Journal of State Government, Fall 1999.

"Anti-Channel One Crusade is Failing," by Casey J. Lartigue Jr., A Cato Daily Commentary, May 24, 1999. This article was published in a college textbook, The Thinking Reader, by James Koobatian, 2002.

Events

"Ten Myths about School Choice: Answering the Campaign against School Vouchers," A Cato Institute book forum, March 14, 2002.

"School Choice: Is It Good? Is It Constitutional?" A Cato Institute debate, February 20, 2002.

"The Arizona Scholarship Tax Credit: Giving Parents Choices, Saving Taxpayers Money," A Cato Institute policy forum, September 17, 2001.

News Releases

"Liberty, Democracy Upheld by Supreme Court Decision on Political Speech, Scholar Says," Cato News Release, June 27, 2002.

"U.S. Supreme Court Should Rule in Favor of Choice In Cleveland Case, Says Scholar," by David Salisbury, Cato News Release, February 19, 2002.

"Education Tax Credits From Washington Won't Fix The Fundamental Problem With Public Schools, Says Cato Scholar," by David Salisbury, Cato News Release, February 5, 2002.

"Cato Institute Names New Education Policy, Development Chiefs," Cato News Release, January 15, 2002.

"Cato New Center for Educational Freedom," Cato News Release, January 8, 2002.

"Bush Education Bill Will Not Improve Education or Parental Choice," by David Salisbury, Cato News Release, January 8, 2002.