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Slaying Goliath: The Passionate Resistance To Privatization And The Fight To Save America'S Public Schools
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From One Of The Foremost Authorities On Education In The United States, Slaying Goliath Is An Impassioned, Inspiring Look At The Ways In Which Parents, Teachers, And Activists Are Successfully Fighting Back To Defeat The Forces That Are Trying To Privatize Americas Public Schools.Diane Ravitch Writes Of A True Grassroots Movement Sweeping The Country, From Cities And Towns Across America, A Movement Dedicated To Protecting Public Schools From Those Who Are Funding Privatization And Who Believe That Americas Schools Should Be Run Like Businesses And That Children Should Be Treated Like Customers Or Products.Slaying Goliath Is About The Power Of Democracy, About The Dangers Of Plutocracy, And About The Potential Of Ordinary Peoplearmed Like David With Only A Slingshot Of Ideas, Energy, And Dedicationto Prevail Against Those Who Are Trying To Divert Funding Away From Our Historic System Of Democratically Governed, Nonsectarian Public Schools. Among The Lessons Learned From The Global Pandemic Of 2020 Is The Importance Of Our Public Schools And Their Teachers And The Fact That Distance Learning Can Never Replace Human Interaction, The Pesonal Connection Between Teachers And Students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Slaying Goliath'? A: The main theme of 'Slaying Goliath' is the passionate grassroots resistance against the privatization of public schools in America. The book emphasizes the importance of preserving democratic governance in education and highlights the efforts of parents, teachers, and activists.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Slaying Goliath'? A: The author of 'Slaying Goliath' is Diane Ravitch, a prominent education historian and advocate for public schooling.
- Q: When was 'Slaying Goliath' published? A: 'Slaying Goliath' was published on September 22, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Slaying Goliath' have? A: 'Slaying Goliath' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Slaying Goliath'? A: 'Slaying Goliath' contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: Is 'Slaying Goliath' suitable for educators? A: 'Slaying Goliath' is particularly suitable for educators, parents, and anyone interested in the current state of public education in America, as it provides insights into the challenges and activism surrounding public schooling.
- Q: What kind of movement does 'Slaying Goliath' discuss? A: 'Slaying Goliath' discusses a grassroots movement across America aimed at defending public schools from privatization efforts and advocating for the importance of democratic education.
- Q: What lessons does 'Slaying Goliath' draw from the pandemic? A: 'Slaying Goliath' reflects on lessons learned from the global pandemic, emphasizing the essential role of public schools and the irreplaceable value of in-person learning and teacher-student interactions.
- Q: Does 'Slaying Goliath' provide practical examples of activism? A: 'Slaying Goliath' includes various examples of community-driven activism and successful campaigns aimed at protecting public schools from privatization.
- Q: What audience is 'Slaying Goliath' intended for? A: 'Slaying Goliath' is intended for a broad audience, including educators, policymakers, parents, and activists interested in education reform and the preservation of public schooling.