Real Choice, Real Freedom In American Education

by Morgan, Kerry L.

• ISBN13: 9780761808558
• ISBN10: 0761808558
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-10-16
• Publisher: UPA

Summary

This book advances the idea that American education suffers from three underlying legal defects: the rejection of parental rights, domination by state laws that undermine parental rights, and the devastating effects of an unconstitutional expansion of federal power. The book advocates strengthening parents' inalienable right to direct the education of their children in concert with state laws designed to secure these rights of parents and repeal those laws which hinder parental involvement. Also, the book encourages the idea that the federal government should disentangle itself from education altogether; arguing that its current jurisdiction over education is contrary to the Constitution. Real Choice, Real Freedom is not about revitalizing the failing public school system, but rather raises a more cardinal question: 'Can our Republic maintain real freedom when the civil government uses law to control the education of its youngest citizens?' Consequently, the work calls for the legal disestablisment of government interference, regulation, and control of American education.

Table of Contents

Introduction
First Principles of Choice and Freedom	p. 1
The Laws Of Nature And Of Nature's God	p. 5
A Declaration to Free Mankind	p. 9
A Declaration to Rule The Rulers	p. 29
The Unalienable Rights Of Parents	p. 41
State Approved Citizens	p. 57
Public Servants and Public Masters	p. 73
What is Intellectual Freedom?	p. 89
Securing Intellectual Freedom	p. 105
Religion and Pure Religion	p. 127
Secondary Principles of Choice and Freedom	p. 139
A Constitution to Rule Congress	p. 145
Presidential and Congressional Defense of Constitutional Government	p. 159
The Bureau Of Education - 1867	p. 179
The Department Of Education - 1979	p. 197
Standardizing the American Mind	p. 209
Choosing Freedom in American Education	p. 227
Real Freedom	p. 231
Concerns and Objections	p. 247
Bibliography	p. 271
Case Index	p. 283
Subject Index	p. 285
About the Author	p. 293
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