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The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education

This book delves into the effects of standardized testing and school choice initiatives on the quality and accessibility of education in the United States. more

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Diane Ravitch
Diane Ravitch

Diane Ravitch is an American historian and education policy analyst. She is recognized for her extensive work in the field of education, particularly her research on the history of American education and her criticism of the No Child Left Behind Act. more

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