This chapter explores the history of public education in America and examines the impact of Milton Friedman's school voucher proposal. It highlights the political dynamics of education funding and raises concerns about the shift towards privatization, ending with a thought-provoking discussion on advocating for universal public schooling.
Public schools are the most democratic institutions this country has ever created. So why are they under threat? And can they be saved? Journalist Jennifer C. Berkshire and education scholar Jack Schneider are the authors of the new book "The Education Wars: A Citizen’s Guide and Defense Manual."