we have increasingly held the view that education is a private good, which should serve the individual interests of educational consumers, rather than a public good, which should serve the broader public interest in producing competent citizens and productive workers. First, consider our traditional commitment physical education to preserving education and physical local control. the core issue here is the wide and deep strain of libertarian sentiment that lies at the heart of the american psyche. the urge to preserve individual liberty is a key to understanding american society, and it is what defines our distinctive approach to politics, economics, and education. don''t tell me what to do" has long been our national slogan. by it we have meant in particular that government should keep off our backs -- especially government that is far removed from our local community. all you need to do is remember that this nation was born of an uprising

all political stripes, including long-standing tories - are hoping their grassroots movement will bring about a groundswell of support. the full-page ad reads, in part: ``large classes. fewer special education classes. reduced library staff. fewer arts programs . . . does this sound like your school?'''' the first one appears in today''s star. the funding education formula is not meeting needs of kids in toronto, or anywhere,'''' said joanne pauli, speaking on behalf of the newly formed friends of public she has three children, one at north toronto collegiate. most of the parents have some connection to the collegiate; the idea for the ad campaign came out of a parent council meeting. the one-size-fits-all formula isn''t really fitting anyone at all,'''' pauli said. in 1998, the provincial government physical seized control of education spending, taking away individual boards'' ability to raise their own taxes depending on their needs. it now spends $13.4 billion a year.

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