Public Education, Democracy, And The Common Good

In the early days of the American republic, universal public education was proposed as the surest support of the common good and the only institution that could ensure and sustain the good health of the American democracy. Is this proposition still true today? If so, how should we act on this proposition--as educators, as citizens? For this anthology, the Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation invited essays on this topic based on research and informed opinion. --From cover.