by Jonathan Peterson* Jonathan Peterson. On September 16, I had the opportunity to see Robert Reich's play Milton and Augusto, which gives one account of the mysterious meeting between Milton Friedman and August Pinochet right after the fall of the government of Salvador Allende in 1973. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the military takeover, making its... Continue Reading →
The Chilean Twist in Education: Back to the State
by Miguel Ordenes The Chilean education system, the paradigm of market-based reform, is experiencing one of its biggest twists since its foundation in 1981. Chile is moving away from a totally free market in education toward a mixed system with a powerful new role for the state. Chile has been a pioneer in the implementation... Continue Reading →
