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Episode 189: Who Owns America’s Schools?

Episode 189: Who Owns America’s Schools?

FromScholars Strategy Network's No Jargon


Episode 189: Who Owns America’s Schools?

FromScholars Strategy Network's No Jargon

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Sep 5, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Back-to-school season is upon us, and back as well are some familiar debates. From charter schools to voucher programs, education in America is becoming more privatized than ever - and some communities are pushing back. Professor Janelle Scott reveals why so many schools are shifting toward privatization, why these reforms are so controversial, and what they mean for inequality in America’s education system. For more on this topic: Check out Scott’s research paper with Jennifer Holme on this topic (paywall)
Released:
Sep 5, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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No Jargon, the Scholars Strategy Network’s weekly podcast, presents interviews with top university scholars on the politics, policy problems, and social issues facing the nation. Powerful research, intriguing perspectives -- and no jargon. Find show notes and plain-language research briefs on hundreds of topics at www.scholarsstrategynetwork.org/nojargon.