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Diane Ravitch on Slaying Goliath

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Critiquing 'Waiting for Superman'

This chapter examines the documentary 'Waiting for Superman' and its controversial stance on public and charter schools, revealing the misinformation it promotes about educational efficacy. It discusses the urgent need for reform in the public school system, highlighting socioeconomic challenges and the impacts on students, while critiquing the misallocation of focus towards charter schools and vouchers.

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