On Saturday, October 3 at 3 pm, Dale Russakoff, author of The Prize: Who’s in Charge of America’s Schools, will present a free lecture at UC Santa Barbara’s Campbell Hall. Russakoff, a veteran Washington Post reporter, examines the failed attempt to reform Newark, New Jersey schools as a hoped-for model for a nation-wide reform, despite a collaboration between Democratic Mayor Cory Booker, Republican Governor Chris Christie, and a $100 million donation from Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg.
The presentation will be based on Russakoff’s book of the same name that has been heavily praised for its thoroughness as a cautionary tale on education reform. From mismanagement of money to a lack of involvement from parents and teachers in the reform plan, Russakoff’s behind-the-scenes reporting helps to uncover exactly where it all went wrong—and what could have been done to help.
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
This event is hosted by UCSB Arts and Lectures, for more information visit artsandlectures.ucsb.edu or call (805) 893-3535.