In what ways do persuasive arguments and presentations for community audiences generate common understanding and create a call to action for education reform?

After reading chapter 4 from Schooling America: How The Public School’s Meet the Nation’s Changing Needs, evaluate the impact of the Department of Education’s report, A Nation at Risk, in relation to the media attention garnered through the release of the report. How did the Nation at Risk report create a sense of urgency to move the audience from complacency to action? In what ways do persuasive arguments and presentations for community audiences generate common understanding and create a call to action for education reform? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.