"Public education is the backbone of this democracy, and we cannot turn it over to privateers." This, indeed, is one of the challenges that faces us in the digital age - how to promote online learning and public education at the same time. Because I quite agree with Diane Ravitch that the campaign against public education will cause widespread damage in society. But so far the clear connection between public education and online learning has largely been missing in action, and many see the new technology as a way of undermining public education. This, I think, needs to be addressed. Anyhow, don't miss this short video of her remarks; it's worth passing along. Via Education Notes Online, which has commentary.
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