Richard D. Kahlenberg
Richard D. Kahlenberg is an American author and education policy expert known for his work on issues of educational equity, affirmative action, and socioeconomic diversity.
Books
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1. Broken Contract
The Transformation of Labor in America
This insightful book delves into the evolving dynamics of the American social contract, examining how shifts in economic policies and political ideologies have impacted the middle class and widened the gap between the wealthy and the rest. Through a blend of historical analysis and contemporary examples, the narrative explores the decline of shared prosperity and the erosion of the collective commitment to equality and opportunity. It calls for a renewed focus on policies that prioritize the common good, advocating for a more equitable society where the benefits of economic growth are accessible to all citizens.
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2. A Smarter Charter
What School Reform Can Learn from America's Private Schools
The book argues that charter schools should be reshaped to promote equity and social integration rather than deepen segregation, proposing practical reforms—targeted enrollment and outreach to low‑income students, weighted funding, open lotteries and fair admissions, rigorous oversight and accountability, and collaboration with traditional public schools and teachers’ unions—to ensure charters improve outcomes for disadvantaged children and strengthen the public education system.