The Death and Life of the Great American School System

In this insightful audiobook, Diane Ravitch critiques recent education reforms in America, arguing that policies like standardized testing, vouchers, and charter schools have been oversold and often misapplied. She highlights how these measures have shifted the focus away from comprehensive learning and into test preparation, while raising concerns about their impact on the quality and equality of public education. Ravitch warns that the push towards privatization and deregulation risks undermining the future of a strong, democratic public school system.