Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Schools Matter: The Walmart Model for Education

Schools Matter: The Walmart Model for Education:


The Walmart Model for Education

In These Times

Wamart, Right-Wing Media Company Hold Star-Studded Benefit Promoting Education Reform Film
by Josh Eidelson

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Asked over e-mail how AFG expected Won't Back Down to influence education policy debates, Weil said the movie "explores many different approaches to issues that parents face every day as they selflessly advocate for their children to receive the promise of a great education." Weil adds that the film does not "advocate any specific approach," and that, "If anything, we hope the film will inspire parents to be aware of and involved in their children's educations." 
Vilson describeds Walmart’s involvement in "Teachers Rock" as evidence of an