Not a teacher, but the Amway-ification of public education in the US.

The inversion of the broad foundation of our society to an system designed to funnel as much wealth as possible to an elite few.

Instead of wealthy parents paying public tax toward public education (in addition to private tuition) public funds being diverted to private schools with vouchers. Private testing companies failing public schools so they can be gutted for for-profit replacements that funnel children to for-profit "colleges" and a lifetime of inescapable debt―or essentially just indentured servitude, again.

Instead of a decent public education being accessible and affordable, schools become an engine to transfer wealth to the elite while at the same time depriving students of basic financial literacy, making them excellent marks for more scams.

Prohibitions on things like pyramid schemes creates a void in public awareness, which makes it possible they might return one day with a team of lawyers. If scammers are allowed to keep their ill gotten gains, they'll wreak havoc on society in new and terrible ways. They're want to sell kids a box of crap with misrepresentations about how much money they can make―they just don't want to be sued or their victims declaring bankruptcy.

Most importantly: civic, history and math teachers need ensure basic financial literacy before pressuring students to assume high-interest debt.

No high school senior that can't tell you approximately how much debt they'll be in after four years, how much their monthly payments will be, or what their refinancing strategy is should even consider going to college.

The senators that interviewed the former Secretary of Education didn't have the benefit of her financial disclosures, but any parent or educator should memorize every company she was invested in. Educators should research the companies that provide testing services, the companies that provide educational software, and which type of college their kids are heading off to.

EDIT:

Amway Pyramid Scheme - What You Need To Know - Arrest Your Debt

ProPublica: Voucher Program Helps Well-Off Vermonters Pay for Prep School at Public Expense

EDIT 2:

Upon reflection, the above metaphor may be a little too gracious.

Amway actually generates most of it's revenue from "educational experiences", learning materials and conferences. So to imply that there was some kind of "pivot" or innovation in this scheme is a bit of a stretch.

It's "literally" Amway―no cap, as the kids say. The state of Vermont is spending several million a year towards a giant MLM scam, while Fox News trolls parents into weaponizing their children against decency towards other human beings.

The kids are alright; teachers are great. The rotting fish smell is emanating from the top.

Aside: I didn't pay for my degree and I've obviously never been the victim of an MLM. So this isn't really my ax to grind.