Break These Chains: The Battle for School Choice

Nothing scares teacher unions like the word "voucher." McGroarty slips behind all the theorizing that has gone on in the name of school choice. He looks at what actually happened when Milwaukee decided to allow public dollars to finance the private education of some of its poorest students. McGroarty does not ignore the enormous political implications of Milwaukee's success, but his book is most noteworthy for its detailed reporting and the humane treatment of its subjects.