Finally, a film that celebrates public education
We’ve seen a stream of films promoting the school reform agenda, but here’s a piece about a different kind of movie, one that actually celebrates public education. This was written by Peter Dreier, professor of politics and chair of the Urban and Environmental Policy Department at Occidental College. His latest book, “The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century: A Social Justice Hall of Fame,” was published last year. He is also co-author of “Place Matters: Metropolitics for the 21st Century,” and “The Next Los Angeles: The Struggle for a Livable City.” His children attended the Pasadena public schools, the focus of the film “Go Public” about which he writes. He wrote at greater length on this subject in this post at truthout.org.By Peter Dreier
Harvard political scientist Marshall Ganz’s book, “Why David Sometimes Wins,” uses the Biblical David vs. Goliath story as a metaphor about the battle for social justice. Once in a while, writes Ganz, a long-time union organizer, the have-nots conquer the haves, but they have to be more clever and resourceful.
I recently saw a documentary film, “Go Public: A Day in the Life of an American School District,” that is like the slingshot in the ongoing war over public education. This scrappy documentary celebrates public schools without ignoring its problems. It is an antidote t
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