AERO New Book: The Self-Organizing Revolution. Common Principles of the Educational Alternatives Movement by Ron Miller.

Ron Miller (PH.D) is the editor of Education Revolution Magazine.

PEN Comment: we look forward to Ron Miller’s new book. As always Ron’s writing will be inspirational to those involved in re-thinking the educational landscape.

Ron Miller has been involved with diverse educational alternatives for more than 25 years, as a teacher, researcher, activist, editor and author. In The Self-Organizing Revolution, he reflects deeply on his experiences and observations. He identifies five core principles that are shared by various groups of educational dissidents, and explains how a grassroots movement for educational transformation, grounded in these principles, is spontaneously emerging.

The Self-Organizing Revolution explores the transition from the modern institution of mass schooling to a postmodern network of diverse learning options available to all young people. Miller wrestles with the philosophical, moral, and political questions that arise with the radical proposition that public schooling as we know it has become obsolete. He cautions against simplistic models of privatization and lays out an egalitarian, democratic, socially responsible program of decentralized education.

This book is a manifesto for the educational alternatives movement. Transcending the specific methodologies used by different educational approaches, and bridging the divide between conventional “liberal” and “conservative” educational policies, Miller offers a unique, powerful vision of educational transformation.

“Must-reading for every parent, citizen, and policy maker in the 21st century.”

Pamela Gerloff, co-author of Dignity for All

“The clearest and most perceptive description of alternative education movements I have read. This is a marvelously lucid and thought-provoking book.”

William Crain, editor of Encounter: Education for Meaning and Social Justice

“For any one who cares about the future of education, Miller is essential reading. With fluid prose and a personal style, he lays out the imperative to revolutionize our industrial-age educational system to align with the needs of our children and the transformational nature of our times.”

Fran Korten, publisher of Yes! Magazine
 

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