Jennifer Berkshire & Jack Schneider - A Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door

Jennifer Berkshire discusses her work in journalism and education, co-hosting a podcast, and co-authoring books on public education. The conversation highlights the ideological attacks on public education, rooted in anti-unionism and anti-regulation, and the unexpected speed at which these changes are occurring. The discussion also covers the challenges of rallying support for public education amidst cultural wars and the need for new rhetoric to promote equity. The future of education is explored, warning against the rise of for-profit and virtual schools. The transcript concludes with a call to action for communities to support well-funded public education systems.

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