The Fight for America’s Schools: Grassroots Organizing in Education (Education Politics and Policy)

Synopsis

This Book Investigates New Developments In Community Organizing Around Education - The Reconfiguration Of Historical Alliances, The Mobilization Of New Organizations, And The Potential For New Coalitions--provided By Publisher. Introduction: The New Landscape Of Education Politics / Barbara Ferman -- Challenges To Coalition Building: Confronting Power With Creativity / Barbara Ferman And Nicholas Palazzolo -- A Tale Of Two Cities: Community Resistance In Newark And Camden / Stephen Danley And Julia Sass Rubin -- With Our Powers Combined: Grassroots Activism In Philadelphia / Elaine Simon, Rand Quinn, Marissa Martino Golden, And Jody C. Cohen -- When The Personal Becomes Political: Parent Organizing And The Opt-out Movement / Barbara Ferman -- Organizing Goes Statewide: The Case Of Save Our Schools Nj / Julia Sass Rubin -- Lessons From The Grass Roots / Barbara Ferman -- Preserving Education As A Collective Good / Susan Dejarnatt And Barbara Ferman. Barbara Ferman, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.