Public Education in America: Under Control, or Under Siege?

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Guest:  Dr. Meira Levinson, Professor of Education at Harvard University Graduate School of Education. She holds a (DPhil) in Political Theory from the University of Oxford (UK), & a BA in Philosophy from Yale University. She is also an award-winning author, and is also the founder of JusticeinSchools.org — an organization devoted to discovering ethical dilemmas in education, and dedicated to social justice.

Discussion will include public and special education in America; charter schools, vouchers, ethical dilemmas and how the new US Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos will influence the direction of public schools in America.

Information on issues of public schools, private schools and charter schools--and what is the means of transparency and fiscal responsibility as well as education--the difference are brought to light.

How children on IME's have been traditionally well-served by public schools while many charter schools cannot assist children with special needs.

Don’t miss this fascinating topic that affects all children of school-age years across America!

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