Schooling

In a spirited, anecdote-loaded commentary on the state of Americas
public schools, Virginia Fullerton tackles the confusing bevy of problems
faced by teachers, parents, students, and school officials, She speaks from
the point of view of someone who has stood a post in public schools long
enough to feel a little burnout.



She presents a sweeping view of the development of public
schooling in America from the advent of Puritan schools in 1635 to the
slogan-fed reforms of the early 21st century. She delivers a story of steady
progress in the face of struggle, warfare, and continual disputes among
the educators, the politicians, and the public as to the central purpose of
schooling Americas children.