Download or read book City Schools written by Diane Ravitch and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2000-05-23 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text brings together contributors for an in-depth look at the nation's largest school system. Topics covered include the changing demographics of city schools, the impending teacher shortage, reading instruction, special education, bilingual education, school governance, charter schools, choice, school finance reform and the role of teacher unions. The book also provides perspectives on Catholic schools, Jewish day schools and historically black independent schools.