Deschooling Society
Virtual Reading Group
DESCHOOLING SOCIETY
a SFL Virtual Reading Group
Can more funding, better teacher pay, or higher standards fix public education’s problems? Or is the best solution to “deschool” society? Published in 1971 but still relevant today, Ivan Illich’s book Deschooling Society argues that the best way to ensure that people are truly educated is to create a complete separation of school and state. In this seminal book, he argues that state education is inherently disabling to those involved in it and paints a vision for what education might look like without state involvement. Join Dr. Kevin Currie-Knight (College of Education, East Carolina University) to read and discuss this intriguing book. You may not look at public education the same way again.
Application deadline: February 1st, 2017
- Discussion Leader: Dr. Kevin Currie-Knight, Assistant Professor, Education, East Carolina University
- Meeting Dates: Thursdays, 6pm EST, 2/9/2017 – 3/16/2017