Ownership Society

Cato Institute
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Washington, DC 20001-5403
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Education and the Ownership Society

Parental control of education is an essential component of an ownership society. When parents are able to choose a school for their child, they're empowered. They've taken personal responsibility for their own child's education. Historically, parents have had the opportunity over when and where to school their children. It's only recently that the state has stepped in to claim that power.

When children are assigned by bureaucrats to a government school, parents lose this sense of ownership and responsibility. In today's society, public schools tend to be most effective in areas with high property values. Only parents who can afford to live in desirable neighborhoods or pay tuition to private schools can exert significant control over their children's education. School choice, whether through vouchers or tax credits, extends such empowerment to lower- and middle-income parents as well.

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The Cato Institute is located on the southwest corner of Massachusetts Avenue and 10th Street. There is on-street, metered parking around the Institute, as well as a lot located on the corner of Eye and 10th Streets. We are approximately 5 blocks from Metro Center. Take the metro to Metro Center and use the 11th Street exit. Walk north so the lettered streets get higher (H, Eye, K, L, Massachusetts). Make a right on L Street, and walk about 1 block. (See map)

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL CATO INSTITUTE EVENTS

For more information, call (202) 789-5208, fax (202) 371-0841, or send email.

Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at

THE CATO INSTITUTE'S F.A. HAYEK AUDITORIUM
1000 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Business attire is requested.

For more information about Cato events, please visit Event FAQs.

The Cato Institute is located on the southwest corner of Massachusetts Avenue and 10th Street.
There is on-street, metered parking around the Institute, as well as a lot located on the corner
of Eye and 10th Streets. We are approximately 5 blocks from Metro Center. Take the metro to Metro
Center and use the 11th Street exit. Walk north so the lettered streets get higher (H, Eye, K, L,
Massachusetts). Make a right on L Street, and walk about 1 block. (See map)