Chapter 4: Schools as the Workplace for Students and Teachers

Staff and organization:

We did not spend much time on the staff and organization of the Ashey Institute for Pure Education when we met as a group. However, I believe it differs significantly from the hierarchy present in United States schools. In U.S. schools, teachers must follow a chain of command that goes through various administrators. In our school, teachers will have only one boss, and that will be Ashey. The size of the school districts in the States necessitates a certain hands-off approach at a certain level. Ashey, because he is only running one very specialized school, will be able to take a very much hands-on approach to the learning of his students.

School district relationship with the state:

None whatsoever. Where schools in the United States tend to be just one part of a large school district, the Ashey Institute for Pure Education stands alone.

Role of federal government:

Again, none whatsoever. The Ashey Institute for Pure Education is, itself, a part of a governing body splintered off the United States government. Where schools in the United States have to consult the federal government for guidance in making decisions, the Ashey Institute for Pure Education has been modeled from the ground up to exhibit qualities accepted by Ashey.

How schools are paid for:

Schools in the United States are funded mainly by taxation. The Ashey Institute for Pure Education will not be funded similarly, as Ashey will not set up any sort of taxation. He siphoned off enough money during that phase of his plan to both establish his kleptocratic dictatorship and keep the Ashey Institute for Pure Education running for the several years it will take to brainwash his conquering army.

As you can see, the similarities between the average United States public school and the Ashey Institute for Pure Education are few and far between, due to wildly different locations, target pupils, purposes, and management.