Book Talk in Princeton, NJ

October 3, 2010 at 12:11 pm 1 comment

posted by Joan Goldstein ’67, sociologist and educator

My book discussion series, TALKING POLITICS at the Princeton Public Library, will feature “The Death and Life of the Great American School System” by Diane Ravitch. Subtitled “How Testing and Choice Are Undermining Education,” Ravitch, who was an advocate of trendy philosophies, now looks at these innovations under the clear light of reality. Should be a lively discussion. Join us.  Wednesday evening, October 13, 7:30 PM in the library’s Quiet Room. Copies of the book can be borrowed from the library desk.

The TV30 “Back Story with Joan Goldstein” will also feature Education as the prime focus of discussion for October.

Joan Goldstein, Ph.D., is a professor at Mercer County Community College in New Jersey. She hosts Back Story, a monthly forum that explores current issues of the day, both national and local, with guests invited for their expertise or particular viewpoints. The show is broadcast on public access television in Princeton, NJ and also online. All of the episodes can be viewed here: Back Story with Joan Goldstein.

Entry filed under: dialogue, policy, politics, school reform, standardized testing, standards.

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