Lessons from the Heartland: A Turbulent Half-Century of Public Education in an Iconic American City

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Synopsis
&“Miner&’s story of Milwaukee is filled with memorable characters . . . explores with consummate skill the dynamics of race, politics, and schools in our time.&” —Mike Rose, author of The Mind at Work Weaving together the racially fraught history of public education in Milwaukee and the broader story of hypersegregation in the rust belt, Lessons from the Heartland tells of a city&’s fall from grace—and its chance for redemption in the twenty-first century. A symbol of middle American working-class values, Wisconsin—and in particular urban Milwaukee—has been at the forefront of a half century of public education experiments, from desegregation and &“school choice&” to vouchers and charter schools. This book offers a sweeping narrative portrait of an all-American city at the epicenter of public education reform, and an exploration of larger issues of race and class in our democracy. The author, a former Milwaukee Journal reporter whose daughters went through the public school system, explores the intricate ways that jobs, housing, and schools intersect, underscoring the intrinsic link between the future of public schools and the dreams and hopes of democracy in a multicultural society. &“A social history with the pulse and pace of a carefully crafted novel and a Dickensian cast of unforgettable characters. With the eye of an ethnographer, the instincts of a beat reporter, and the heart of a devoted mother and citizen activist, Miner has created a compelling portrait of a city, a time, and a people on the edge. This is essential reading.&” —Bill Ayers, author of Teaching Toward Freedom &“Eloquently captures the narratives of schoolchildren, parents, and teachers.&” —Library Journal
Copyright:
1957

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
225 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781595588647
Related ISBNs:
9781595588296
Publisher:
The New Press
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Copyrighted By:
The New Press
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Education, Social Studies, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
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