Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider - The Education Wars: A Citizen's Guide and Defense Manual

The video discusses the book 'The Education Wars' by Jack Snyder and Jennifer, which explores the historical and current conflicts in public education. It highlights the role of external interests in intensifying these conflicts and the potential consequences of losing public schools. The authors emphasize the importance of public education for democracy and call for community action to defend and strengthen it.

What is the main goal of the authors in writing 'The Education Wars'?

According to the text, what are some of the historical issues that have caused conflict in public education?

What factors contribute to the current intensity of fights over schools, as mentioned in the text?

How do the authors describe the role of powerful interests in the current battles over education?

What examples do the authors provide of communities successfully defending their public schools?

What is the significance of public schools in relation to democracy, according to the authors?

What do the authors hope readers will do after engaging with their book?