It may not be politically feasible at the national level, but local authorities, teacher leaders, and policy makers may be in a position to think of creating policies that offer quality education while still ensuring that students have the liberty to reach their own unique potential, the core
strength of a democratic society.
It strives to suggest an approach informed by the experiences
of democratic societies with different norms and legal cultures; one that harnesses the
strengths and capabilities
of the public and the private sectors in offering practical solutions to pressing problems.