America's Education Whistleblower: Diane Ravitch and the Reign of Error

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10. Her book is on my wish list.

Never mind some of the detractors--this woman is the real deal, and that is why she is being vilified by "reformers."

She was once on the "other side" of ed reform, which somebody here is trying to use to "discredit" her, unsuccessfully, in my view. When you know where all of the bodies are buried, you are far better an advocate.

Some other notable people who have "come to Jesus" are David Brock and Michael Lind. I hold both in high regard in large part because they were part of the "other side."

If you are going to argue she is an "opportunist" and then blather about private schools, you immediately discredit and debunk yourself because private schools are not better than public schools. This includes charter schools, which ARE private schools that siphon taxpayer money so they don't have to charge tuition.