In 10 years, American public schools will cease to exist as we presently know them; they will only serve the "poorest of the poor" and anyone, with resources, will send their children elsewhere. Hundreds of references and personal insights are provided to substantiate the premise, though the book's primary purpose is to stimulate critical thinking and reflection. A series of thought provoking questions are raised in the last chapter for the reader to answer, a perfect venue for collegial discussion.