Book Recommendation

I highly recommend The Death and Life of the Great American School System by Diane Ravitch. It is one of the very best books on education I have ever read. Dr. Ravitch covers historical topics; reviews testing, accountability, and school choice in detail; and offers a compelling vision for what public education should look like in our country. Multiple case studies reinforce her key assertions. I am not going into any more detail because I want you to read the book! I have the exciting task of introducing Dr. Ravitch and presiding during her speech next Monday at the Association of Independent Maryland Schools Annual Conference, so I read the book to gain a greater understanding of her mindset and beliefs. If Dr. Ravitch's speech is half as good as her book, it will be outstanding!