EDU 111—Perspectives on American Education

“Arts of the Possible,” Adrienne Rich (2001)

Universal public education has two possible—and contradictory—missions. One is the development of a literate, articulate, and well-informed citizenry so that the democratic process can continue to evolve and the promise of radical equality can be brought closer to realization. The other is the perpetuation of a class system dividing an elite, nominally “gifted” few, tracked from an early age, from a very large underclass essentially to be written off as alienated from language and science, from poetry and politics, from history and hope—toward low-wage temporary jobs. The second is the direction our society has taken. The results are devastating in terms of the betrayal of a generation of youth. The loss to the whole of society is incalculable. (p. 162)

EDU 111—Perspectives on American Education

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Friday, September 23, 2011

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

The Truth About "Class War" in America | Truthout

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Real Class War Is Working to Keep Those Below You Down | Truthout

Monday, September 19, 2011

Daily Kos: Numbers Games: The Great SAT and Grade Inflation Scams

Friday, September 16, 2011

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Between Race and Reason: Anti-Intellectualism in American Life | Truthout

Thursday, September 15, 2011

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Over 56 Million Americans Live in Poverty - How Census Bureau Propaganda Ignores the Suffering of 10 Million Impoverished Americans | Truthout

Soaring Poverty Casts Spotlight on "Lost Decade" | Truthout

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Public education's biggest problem gets worse - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Newsroom: Income & Wealth: Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010

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