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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

solidaridad: Obama and the Charter School Sugar Daddies

solidaridad: Obama and the Charter School Sugar Daddies

Obama and the Charter School Sugar Daddies

"Hedge funds and bankers have become the Sugar Daddies of charter schools." — Glen Ford

Black Agenda Report's executive editor Glen Ford speaks truth to corporate charter power!



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In addition to listening to the radio show, check out the full transcript of Ford's incredible commentary: Obama and the Charter School Sugar Daddies

As hedge funds spin their financial webs to spur charter school expansion and President Obama bullies states to lift caps on charters, 'right-wing foundations are attempting to swallow whole the entire school district of Washington, DC.'
Excerpt:
When it comes to the public schools, the Obama administration is