Kenneth Cole Gets Schooled Summary

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In his argument, “Kenneth Cole Gets Schooled,” David Sirota’s thesis is that Kenneth Cole’s crusade against public schools, teachers, and unions is wrongheaded and ideologically extreme. Supposedly, Cole’s campaign portrays the debate of “Teacher’s Rights vs. Students’ Rights.” However, there are many flaws in the campaign. Sirota states, “[The campaign] is the mirror opposite of how things actually work. Without extending teachers’ rights … it would be difficult … for public schools to recruit the best teacher to the specific at-risk schools that need them the most,” (para. 11.).

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The apparent audience for Sirota’s argument are teachers, parents with children in public schools, and those debating “Teachers’ Rights vs.

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