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The death and life of the great American school system
Book • 2010
In *The Death and Life of the Great American School System*, Diane Ravitch critiques popular education reforms such as privatization, charter schools, and high-stakes testing.
Drawing on decades of research, she argues that these reforms undermine public education and proposes alternative strategies for improvement.
The book marks a significant shift in Ravitch's views, as she repudiates policies she once supported.
Drawing on decades of research, she argues that these reforms undermine public education and proposes alternative strategies for improvement.
The book marks a significant shift in Ravitch's views, as she repudiates policies she once supported.
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The Republican Dismantling of Public Education
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