Recommended by
- Bill Gates: "a well-written account of the people, politics, and policies involved in the effort to improve teaching and learning." source ↗
Summary
Examines the contentious battle over education reform in the United States, covering figures like Michelle Rhee, Arne Duncan, and teachers' union leaders. Brill investigates the political and structural obstacles to improving public schools through accountability, charter schools, and teacher evaluations. The book presents a deeply reported account of a polarized system struggling to change.