Since private school students and homeschooled students often outperform public school students, mayors should consider abolishing the public school districts in their towns. Not only would such a move improve academic performance, it would lead to other benefits as well. Towns without public school districts could spend more money on other priorities or cut property tax rates by up to 70%.
You'll be glad to know that public school enrollment has decreased by 1.5 million in 40 states in a five-year timeframe.