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What Progressives Can Do to Stop the War on Public Education

Jun 8th, 2012 

by LilysBlackboard.

39 minutes ago

What Progressives Can Do to Stop the War on Public Education

American public education is under concerted attack: Americans are told we are failing in international comparisons, urged to blame teachers and break their unions, turn more of our public education system over to private interests and rely ever more upon tests to make critical decision.

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   @DianeRavitch: this is not just about education. This is about the future of democracy #NN12

   NEA Public Relations

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   round of applause for @DianeRavitch when she says saving public education is saving our democracy. #nn12

   VIVA Teachers

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   Public education panel at #NN12pic.twitter.com/zXpmCpco

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   RT @K12NN: Great Q RT @jeffbcdm Next Q at #NN12edu panel fr Long Island teacher of 36 years: What can