Beware of Education Frenemies!
Frenemies are everywhere when it comes to public education, while many of us fear disaster capitalism as the future of public schools.
Dictionary.com defines frenemy as a person or group that is friendly toward another because the relationship brings benefits, but harbors feelings of resentment or rivalry.
What makes an education frenemy and not an enemy, is that frenemies pretend to care about public education and children, while instituting harsh education reforms to end the schools children need. Education frenemies are masters of gaslighting. They might seem like they understand, might even be nice on other issues, but they are intent on ending democratic public schools.
Education enemies are different. They will say outright, “Public schools suck! We need to get rid of them all!” At least you know where they stand.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos tried to be a frenemy at first. But her actions even before her appointment were too obvious. Few were deceived by her plans, and she’s CONTINUE READING: Beware of Education Frenemies!