What Are Public Schools For?
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The Purpose of Public Schools and Perception of American Education
This chapter discusses the purpose of public schools in America and explores the perception that Americans have towards their local public schools and public education as a whole. It highlights the concern that public schools are failing, with declining grades, crumbling infrastructure, and inadequate teacher quality. The chapter also discusses the growing divide between how parents view public schools in general versus their own public schools.
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