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The must-read summary of Diane Ravitch's book: “The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How testing and Choice are Undermining Education”.
This complete summary of "The Death and Life of the Great American School System" by Diane Ravitch, one of America's best-known education experts and former assistant secretary of education, presents her explanation of why ideas for restructuring schools have had no positive impact on the quality of American education. She deals with issues such as privatization, accountability, and the philanthropists that are using business models to reform schools. She also offers some guidance on improvement of schools.
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To learn more, read "The Death and Life of the Great American School System" and discover Ravitch's suggestions as to how positive educational reforms could be made once and for all.
This complete summary of "The Death and Life of the Great American School System" by Diane Ravitch, one of America's best-known education experts and former assistant secretary of education, presents her explanation of why ideas for restructuring schools have had no positive impact on the quality of American education. She deals with issues such as privatization, accountability, and the philanthropists that are using business models to reform schools. She also offers some guidance on improvement of schools.
Added-value of this summary:
• Save time
• Understand the issues with the American education system
• Expand your knowledge of American politics and society
To learn more, read "The Death and Life of the Great American School System" and discover Ravitch's suggestions as to how positive educational reforms could be made once and for all.
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