Homeschooled students and private school students often outperform public school students. I would like to see some mayor/city council completely abolish the public school district in their town. That town can spend the money on other priorities and/or cut tax rates.
If enough cities get rid of their public school districts, it will lead to one of two outcomes:
A. Public schools will become completely obsolete, and private schools and/or homeschooling will become the norm rather than the exception.
B. Public schools will start raising standards again for fear of elimination.
Eithet way, we'll all be better off.