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Sunday, September 5, 2010

Democracy Now: Educators Push Back Against Obama’s "Business Model" for School Reforms

Karen Lewis, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, and Lois Weiner, a professor of education at New Jersey City University challenge  education reform initiatives, including expanding charter schools and national academic standards that "vocationalize" schools by preparing students to work in a global economy. This agenda is  driven by conservative foundations.

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