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How deceptive is this letter from Rhee’s organization? - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

How deceptive is this letter from Rhee’s organization? - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

How deceptive is this letter from Rhee’s organization?

Read the following fundraising letter, which was sent to, of all people, education historian Diane Ravitch byMichelle Rhee’s organization.

Ravitch recognized the name of the group sending out the letter — StudentsFirst, the education reform organization Rhee formed after she quit as D.C. schools chancellor in October.

But those not steeped in education reform might not know that the reforms referred to in this letter are in many cases geared toward privatizing public schools by:

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