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Diane Ravitch on Slaying Goliath

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The Charter School Dilemma

This chapter critically examines the motivations behind billionaire investments in charter schools and their impact on educational equity. It highlights issues such as financial mismanagement, accountability challenges, and the failure of charter schools to effectively serve low-income and special needs students. The discussion emphasizes the need to address systemic issues like poverty and healthcare access instead of solely focusing on reforming charter schools.

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