This is really interesting. The article talks about the irresponsible fiscal approach of states toward public schools and the perception of how much revenue we require to operate effectively.
Sir Ken Robinson answers questions from twitter in this series. Here, he works in a preview to his next book. Can't wait to see him in January at WASB!
He who controls the frame controls the policy. If the right has taught us nothing else, it has taught us that. You have to play the hand you're dealt, or figure out a different way to deal. The left (and I include most education leaders here) have not been able to control the frame, hence, the policies we have today.
I too agree that the primary people disseminating these misconceptions are the ones that don't understand digital-age tools, socialization, and collaboration.
I've said before that the aggregate effect of social media is very powerful. Here, the author even refers to Clay Shirky, the author of Cognitive Surplus.