Doug Little sent out this review of SLAYING GOLIATH to his readership in Canada, where some provinces support religious schools as public schools.
Some also have charter schools.
In recent conversation with activists in Alberta, it was clear that supporters of public education are worried about following America’s descent into privatization but that the camel’s nose is already inside the Alberta tent, and maybe even more than its nose. As she described the variety of charters and religious schools that already receive public money, it seemed that Alberta may be more privatized than American schools.
Diane Ravitch's blog 
I studied the Alberta school system in the mid-’90s. Alberta always WAS a “portfolio” province. Goes with their “Wild West” persona.
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Much praise to Doug Little and The Little Education Report for providing this important warning to Mr. Little’s fellow Canadians!
One line, in particular, struck my fancy:
“Testing has zero value added to the education system.”
My latest on that subject: https://bobshepherdonline.wordpress.com/2020/03/19/why-we-need-to-end-high-stakes-standardized-testing-now/
I tried, in this piece, to summarize the major reasons why federally mandated high-stakes standardized testing in ELA is a crock.
States around the country are now forgoing these tests for the current school year. Time to forgo them forever.
And Canadians, buy the book!!! Important lessons there!!!
As always, we in the U.S. have provided Canada with important lessons on what not to do, eh? You’re welcome! Read Diane’s brilliant and cautionary tale!!!