I may not always agree with Diane Ravitch, but I really appreciated this history of our public school system and her criticism of the current situation in which we find ourselves. I also really respect her for owning her role in No Child Left Behind and actually saying she was wrong - why is it such a bad thing in American politics to change your mind?! Anyway, it's quite a lengthy read but well worth it for anyone who has a stake in our schools...which is everyone.