Public Goods: Expecting the Best in Ethical Rigor, Moral Excellence, and Civic Engagement from America's Independent Schools

An important question facing American independent schools is why and how they should consider themselves and be considered as full partners in the national conversation on education. This collection of blog posts—updated and revised for this book—covers topics ranging from building a public school–private school bridge to teaching for social justice to the quest for relevance in our teaching. PUBLIC GOODS is based on author Peter Gow's lifetime of experience living in, attending, and teaching in independent schools.