One problem for public education has been that politicians have focused on the private interests of individuals as consumers and taken out of the equation the role of individuals as citizens.This has undermined public education and contributed to inequality.

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By focusing on private interests of individuals as consumers, politicians have neglected the larger societal benefits of investing in public education and have contributed to inequality by allowing those with greater resources to opt-out of public education and invest in private education. This neglect of public education as a public good for all citizens has led to greater inequality in access to education and opportunities.

One Problem for Public Education Has Been That Politicians Have