Weekly Wrap 9.15.17: The 10 Best Stories You Missed This Week

1. Americans Have Given Up on Public School. That’s a Mistake.

“Unfortunately, the current debate’s focus on individual rights and choices has distracted many politicians and policy makers from a key stakeholder: our nation as a whole. As a result, a cynicism has taken root that suggests there is no hope for public education. This is demonstrably false. It’s also dangerous.”

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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