| Everyone knows that our schools, high schools, | | | | "Rebel with a Cause; The Entrepreneur Who |
| colleges and even our universities are just not | | | | Created the University of Phoenix and For Profit |
| what they used to be. Many believe it is due to | | | | Revolution in Higher Education," by John Sperling. |
| the children and their upbringing, parenting. Indeed, | | | | The underlining principle to the University of |
| it is some of that and the lack of discipline in | | | | Phoenix is that one can earn a degree while they |
| school. And yes, it is true that the school districts | | | | are still working, going to night classes during the |
| are generally top heavy, and the funding often | | | | evening, and work during the day. With a higher |
| doesn't get into the classroom where belongs. | | | | degree comes higher salaries, and increased |
| Other challenges with our schools include the | | | | opportunity for forward advancement in the |
| political correctness, the overwhelming support | | | | market place and in your job career. I'm not sure |
| staff is now required, and the costs of special | | | | if you've ever been to a University of Phoenix, |
| education, lawsuits, and just general poor | | | | but I have and I have spoken at some of the |
| management. But what if we made our schools | | | | classrooms. |
| into for-profit enterprises? Could they work well | | | | I have been very impressed with this business, |
| then? Well, if this topic interests you, I'd like to | | | | and very impressed with many of the individuals |
| recommend an extremely excellent book that | | | | who have graduated from the University of |
| you should read about an entrepreneur who saw | | | | Phoenix. I believe you should learn the secrets of |
| an opportunity and is changing the way we think, | | | | this for-profit revolution in higher education. And |
| the way we teach, and the way we go to college. | | | | consider what it means for the future. I hope you |
| The book is; | | | | will think on it. |