Somthing to Think About

Just got my copy of the book, 'Defending Public Education from Corporate Takeover.'  I'm thrilled for a number of reasons.  First of all, I believe that the globalization of our economy along with the growth of large corporations (with their huge cache of money) does signal a movement towards the privatization of public education.  I'm sad to say it but this book has much evidence of this situation.

You don't think this can happen?  We've already privatized some schools.  Look around you.  Roads, skyways and more have already been privatized.  There has even been talk of privatizing Social Security.

Second, my good friend, and former colleague, John Duffy, is one of the authors of the book.  He is a thoughtful educator and a far sighted intellectual.  His voice needs to be heard in the halls of schools, state legislatures, school boards and within the walls of school buildings.

The alleged crisis, concerning the 'failure of schools and teachers' voiced by various business associations, some citizens, and other critics is one of the underlying factors signaling a movement to privatize public education.  This book has plenty to say regarding the misguided nature of such a takeover.

I'm eager to get into the meat of the book.  Suffice it to say, you should realize that there is a serious effort underway to undermine public education, unions and the good work that has taken place in this country by men and women who have made American Public Education to be a shinning centerpiece that has much to do with aiding students to be all they can be.

If the American Dream does exist, our history of public education has play a dynamic role in the journey!

Dick