Bibliograph

School choice and the betrayal of democracy, how market-based education reform fails our communities, Robert Asen

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School choice and the betrayal of democracy, how market-based education reform fails our communities, Robert Asen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-224) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

School choice and the betrayal of democracy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1240413867

Responsibility statement

Robert Asen

Series statement

Rhetoric and democratic deliberation, volume 26

Sub title

how market-based education reform fails our communities

Summary

"Examines political calls for market-based education reform and explores the efforts of public-school advocates to build democratically spirited connections between schools and communities"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction : competing discourses and contrasting visions of education -- Democracy as a way of life : John Dewey's vision for individuals and their relationships -- Markets as a way of life : the Friedman's vision for individuals and their relationships -- Competition and innovation in the education industry : Betsy DeVos's campaign for school choice -- Growing markets, diminishing democracy : the statewide expansion of vouchers in Wisconsin -- Connecting schools and communities : local advocacy for public education -- Conclusion : means, ends, and public education

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