At What Cost? The American Education System

Nearly everyone agrees that education builds the foundation of a great society. It can level the playing field, provide a silver spoon to those born without the advantages of wealth and family, transform lives. Yet when it's time to discuss concrete educational policies and practices, we find nothing but disagreement. Our institutional arena bogs down in endless bickering as teachers, administrators, parents, students, elected officials, talk show hosts, religious leaders, business and community leaders, and others compete to be heard.

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