Sharron Goldman Walker Books

Sharron Goldman Walker's second volume on democracy in education asks educators, especially teachers and principals, to contemplate their roles in education and its connections with the preservation of American democracy. Do we send children to school to learn only how to achieve high scores on high stakes tests? If democracy is not learned by practice in the schoolhouse, how will children recognize it when they leave it?

Exploring the intersection of education and American democracy, this volume challenges educators to reflect on their responsibilities beyond standardized testing. It emphasizes the importance of teaching democratic principles through practice within schools, urging that the cultivation of civic engagement is essential for students to recognize and uphold democracy in their lives beyond the classroom.