Montessori, Dewey and Capitalism: Educational Theory for a Free Market In Education
For years, school-choice proponents have assessed and reassessed the possibilities of expanding government support for vouchers. Jerry Kirkpatrick’s Montessori, Dewey, and Capitalism: Educational Theory for a Free Market in Education is a refreshing alternative to those tired discussions of political coalitions, legislative machinations, and disparate school-choice programs. Indeed, Kirkpatrick’s book is one of the first [...]
15Oct2009 | Terry Stoops | 1 comment | Continued-
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