School choice policies are frequently criticized for driving down teacher salaries, but a new guest commentary argues the real culprit is bureaucratic inefficiency. The piece contends that rigid administrative structures and outdated education systems stifle funding and resources, leaving educators underpaid regardless of school choice programs. Instead of blaming market-based reforms, the author suggests streamlining school operations to better allocate funds toward teacher compensation. Critics of school choice may find this perspective challenging, as it shifts focus away from policy debates and toward systemic reform.
Guest Commentary: School choice isn’t to blame for teacher pay. Bureaucracy is. Orlando Sentinel
