If it seems that School Reform has become the darling of Big Business and Big Business-friendly Politicians, there are reasons for that, and they have nothing to do with what kids learn, and a great deal to do with money. This article from The Nation was referred to me, and I refer it to you. It lends credence (and then some) to what I have come to suspect. I couldn’t have said it better (or nearly as well) myself. Read it and be afraid – very afraid.
http://www.thenation.com/print/article/164651/how-online-learning-companies-bought-americas-schools