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Document Type

Article in Response to Controversy

Abstract

The question of who defines the public in public education in a democratic society is a tricky one. It is tricky because the answer appears deceivingly obvious, but it is also deeply difficult. In a democratic society, the decisions about public education seem, by default, to be made by all people: concerned citizens, parents, or those who live within the borders of the district/state/nation, and who, presumably, share certain common values, interests, or purposes related to the future of the children and the place.

Genre/Form

articles

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Public schools--United States; Public interest--United States; Democracy and education--United States; Education--Aims and objectives; Education--Standards; Social justice and education

Subjects - Names (LCNAF)

Dewey, John, 1859-1952; Habermas, Jürgen

Geographic Coverage

United States

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

Type

Text

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