FreedomFest 2025

If public school enrollment is declining and families are opting out, the solution isn’t force—it’s freedom. Yet today, across the country, we still threaten parents with legal action to compel schooling. If public schools are so valuable, would they exist without compulsory education laws?

How do we address the fears policymakers face when considering the repeal of a law first enacted in 1852? This panel confronts the uncomfortable origins of America’s compulsory schooling mandates and how they continue to stifle innovation, parental rights, and the rise of alternative education models like homeschooling and microschools.

Private oil drilling investments offer exceptional financial rewards, especially with current oil prices. This session highlights the key advantages of these opportunities, such as tax benefits, high returns, and bespoke project options. Learn about the strategic factors that have fueled VPI's success in the energy investment space.