“There is something fundamentally antidemocratic about relinquishing control of the public education policy agenda to private foundations run by society's wealthiest people; when the wealthiest of these foundations are joined in common purpose, they represent an unusually powerful force that is beyond the reach of democratic institutions.”
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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