Crisis in Public Education

This chapter examines the decline of public K-12 education in the U.S., focusing on falling test scores and the distractions posed by ideological debates. The conversation highlights the impact of socioeconomic factors, teachers' unions, and the shift of educational concerns from practical issues to controversial cultural topics. Ultimately, it raises alarm over the educational crisis as a significant threat to citizenship and societal governance, emphasizing the need for reform and more effective engagement with educational policies.