A great article

Hi Students,

There's a great review of Thomas Frank's "The Wrecking Crew" in the August 11-18th New Yorker. Here's the url: http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2008/08/11/080811crat_atlarge_lemann

Lemann discusses and oldie but goodie--Thomas Bentley's classic, "The Process of Govenment," which describes the role of interests groups in politics and policymaking. For those of you without a political science background, the Lemann review will be especially valuable--and Nick can write!

Most of you will come to class with strong political convictions. My hope is that at the course's end, you will understand the role of the various interest groups in the ed policy world and what animates their passion. I also hope that you will make personal and professional connections to those with views that differ significantly from your own.

Uri