“But the problem with the marketplaces that it dissolves communities and replaces them with consumers. Going to school is not the same as going shopping. Parents should not be burdened with locating a suitable school for their child. They should be able to take their child to the neighborhood public school as a matter of course and expect that it has well-educated teachers and a sound educational program.”
Quote by Diane Ravitch
Work
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
Author
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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