This week's Questions and Answers on Neoliberal Corporate Education Reform
“Our rulers don’t just want exclusive control over the governance and finances of our schools, they want to control both what is taught and by whom.” — Robert D. Skeels
On the average week I answer a few inquiries regarding various education issues. This week I received two that I felt deserved publishing. The first was addressed to a group of us on facebook, the second was a private email. In both cases the identity of others is removed in order to protect them.
Question One
Anyone ever hear of blended schools network or global personalized academics?
They are for-profit firms, both held by Sibling Group Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: SIBE). The former is associated with Gooru, a 501c3 funded by right-wing donors including the Gates and Hewlett Foundations. The latter is Florida based and apparently has worked with privately managed charters associated with Jeb Bush and Joe Biden's brother. They "empower" students by profiting off of them staring mindlessly at computer screens.
Question Two
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A [reporter] from LA School Report contacted [redacted] today. I told her I've heard that LA School Report is very
Schools Matter: This week's Questions and Answers on Neoliberal Corporate Education Reform: