Delving In To School System Arrogance

Start with this perspective:


What's Wrong with Public Schools?:

"The inherent insulation of school boards (and other democratic bodies) from real accountability aggravates a phenomenon known as the Iron Law of Oligarchy. The law says that in almost any group endeavor, a small elite will emerge as the most active in determining the activities of the group."

For a short version, read this:

"..........Consequently, a small group is given the responsibility of
making decisions. Michels believed that the people in this group would become enthralled with their elite positions and more and more inclined to make decisions that protect their power rather than represent the will of the group they are supposed to serve. In effect Michels was saying that bureaucracy and democracy do not mix. Despite any protestations and promises that they would not become like all the rest, those placed in positions of responsibility and power often come to believe that they too are indispensable, and more knowledgeable than those they serve. As time goes on, they become further removed from the rank and file..."

Then read this:

Iron law of oligarchy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "According to the 'iron law,' democracy and large-scale organization are incompatible."

According to this excerpt, the iron law of oligarchy within public school boards was not an unintended accident. In fact, this article submits that it was the specific and manifest intent of the school board reform of the early 1900's.

I am into my nineteenth year of trying to understand the warped side of the public school system.