Latest News and Comment from Education

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Pandemic Pods: Parents, Privilege, Power and Politics – Have You Heard

Pandemic Pods: Parents, Privilege, Power and Politics – Have You Heard

Pandemic Pods: Parents, Privilege, Power and Politics
Private pandemic “pods” are the latest edu-craze to sweep the land. But turns out there’s nothing new about privileged parents fleeing the public school system—or using the threat of departure as leverage. Special guests Jessica Calarco, L’Heureux Lewis-McCoy and Jon Hale help us understand the implications of pods for public education. And Jennifer and Jack discuss why pods have quickly emerged as a policy darling on the right. Hint: conservatives see the pandemic as the best opportunity they’ve ever had to dismantle public schools. Complete transcript available here. The financial support of listeners like you keeps this podcast going. Subscribe on Patreon or donate on PayPal.


Pandemic Pods: Parents, Privilege, Power and Politics – Have You Heard