April 9, 1998
Why Annenberg's School Plan Failed
In December 1993, when the philanthropist Walter Annenberg announced a five-year, $500-million effort to reform the nation's public schools, few people doubted that he had made a great social investment. The self-proclaimed "Annenberg Challenge," which sought to match the former publisher and diplo mat's largesse with additional contributions from government, foundations, and corporations, appeared certain to improve children's lives and America's future.
But
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