Privatizing our public schools makes as much sense as privatizing the fire department or or the police department
Diane RavitchWhen you succeed at keeping almost everyone in school, you must figure out ways to educate everyone you keep in school.
Diane RavitchGoing to school is not the same as going shopping. Parents should not be burdened with locating a suitable school for their child. They should be able to take their child to the neighborhood public school as a matter of course and expect that it has well-educated teachers and a sound educational program.
Diane Ravitch