This chapter explores the contentious landscape of public education in the United States, reflecting on its role as a site for societal values and ideological clashes. It traces the evolution of educational purpose and the growing division between political perspectives, questioning the foundational goals of K-12 education.
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."