The New Press mourns the loss of Maxine Greene (December 23, 1917-May 29, 2014). A beloved educator, true visionary, ardent activist, and brilliant philosopher, her life’s work will surely inspire many generations to come. The New Press is honored to count her among our devoted friends and proud to have reissued her classic book, The Public School and the Private Vision. Click here to read the preface by Herbert Kohl and foreword by Maxine Greene.