School Boards in America: A Flawed Exercise in Democracy

Maeroff, G.

School boards spend almost $500 billion in taxpayer-provided funds, they employ more than 6 million people, offering pensions and lifetime health benefits that have helped build the obligation that has put state governments in fiscal peril. This book lifts the veil of obscurity from school boards and makes readers think about the issues.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-01-18

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780230109315

DOI: 10.1057/9780230117495

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 229