The Schools: Better Off at Home?

CONSIDER two examples of American youth. Daniel is becoming knowledgeable about the metric system, has read the Esther Forbes classic Johnny Tremain, easily identifies the four states that border Mexico, can confidently define “recluse” and “esoteric,” and still has time to tend goal for his ice-hockey team. Daniel is eight.

Charlotte, an equestrian with awards in dressage, doubles as a Taubman piano instructor in training. She was recently awarded a generous financial-aid package to attend Mt. Holyoke College. At 17, Charlotte was the youngest non-college student in a math course at the University of Massachusetts, and one of the few enrolled who earned an A.

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CONSIDER two examples of American youth. Daniel is becoming knowledgeable about the metric system, has read the Esther Forbes classic Johnny Tremain, easily identifies the four states that border Mexico, can confidently define “recluse” and “esoteric,” and still has time to tend goal for his ice-hockey team. Daniel is eight.

Charlotte, an equestrian with awards in dressage, doubles as a Taubman piano instructor in training. She was recently awarded a generous financial-aid package to attend Mt. Holyoke College. At 17, Charlotte was the youngest non-college student in a math course at the University of Massachusetts, and one of the few enrolled who earned an A.