When debates over education often focus on what we’re against—bureaucratic overreach, ideological indoctrination, declining standards—a refreshing alternative has emerged.
The Phoenix Declaration, unveiled by The Heritage Foundation under the leadership of Jason Bedrick, offers a compelling vision for what conservatives are for in education. Launched at the Conservative Vision of Education Conference in Phoenix on Feb. 17, this initiative is not just a critique of the status quo—it’s a clarion call for a renaissance in American public education, rooted in freedom, excellence, and the best of our national heritage.
Bedrick, a research fellow at Heritage’s Center for Education Policy, and Lindsey Burke, the center’s director, have tirelessly advocated for educational choice and parental empowerment. Bedrick’s expertise in school choice pairs seamlessly with…
