Reign Of Error: The Hoax Of The Privatization Movement And The Danger To America's Public Schools (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
This book is a must read for anyone concerned about public education. I thought it was very informative but at times it felt like I was reading a textbook because it is quite scholarly! It does get a bit repetitious, but she knows what she is talking about and gives plenty of sources and statistical charts to back her up. She is giving the warning call to wake up about the efforts to get rid of public education! Good book about current trends in education. I have long been an advocate for public schools, and have not been comfortable with the charter model and online schools. These are sucking public money and assets away from the public and putting it in the hands of profiteers.A key point missing is why some of the foundations are sinking so many dollars into education. I get why the Gates foundation is out there. The more computers in school, the more licenses to Microsoft Windows and Office they sell. But why the Walton family? These issues are not fully addressed.I agree completely that we, as a society, are not addressing the issue of poverty. So many "social" programs are in place (medicaid, unemployment, welfare, WIC, etc.), yet so many children still come to school hungry. These issues are presented by the book as the real source of our educational "problems".This is a recommended read for all, both in the educational system and the community at large, which benefits when all of its citizens are given opportunities to learn and understand their role in society.
What do You think about Reign Of Error: The Hoax Of The Privatization Movement And The Danger To America's Public Schools (2013)?
This is a hardcover book I purchased after hearing the author's lecture rebroadcast on KPFA radio.
—TeaganCambriee
The book is a must read for all parents,students, educators and legislatures .
—truth
Eye-opening. This should be required reading for every American citizen.
—anloven85
I wish the people making the decisions would read this book.
—tortillia
