Public education needs public discussion
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Diana Senechal’s book, “Repu blic of Noise: The Loss of Solitude in Schools and Culture,” will be published by Rowman & Littlefield Education this November.
By Diana Senechal
One of the phrases that I hear often in education discussions is “behind the scenes.” Curriculum may be a controversial subject, but “behind the scenes,” educators are busy discussing it and devising new proposals. Policymaker X declares that online learning is the future, but “behind the scenes,” she expresses misgivings about its costs and complications