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School Mobs: Parent Activism and Partisan Politics in Public Education
This chapter explores the growing divide in public schools and community dynamics, focusing on the clashes surrounding public education in places like Oklahoma. It introduces Laura Papano's book 'School Mobs' which sheds light on the activism and politics influencing local schools amidst state and federal policy changes. The narrative touches on the inflammatory language used to paint public schools in a negative light, drawing parallels to extremist rhetoric and the impact of influential figures on shaping perceptions.