Opposition to School Choice and Privatization
Grows Among Educators and Advocates
In recent years, there has been a growing movement to privatize public education and promote school choice. Billionaires like Betsy DeVos, the former Secretary of Education under the Trump administration, have spent millions of dollars to push for policies that would divert public funds to private schools and charter schools. However, there are many people and organizations who are opposed to these efforts.
One of the most vocal opponents of school choice and privatization is Diane Ravitch, a former assistant secretary of education under President George H.W. Bush. Ravitch has written extensively about the problems with charter schools and voucher programs, arguing that they drain resources from public schools and exacerbate inequality. She has also criticized the influence of billionaires like DeVos in education policy, arguing that they are more interested in promoting their own interests than in improving education for all students.
Another prominent opponent of school choice and privatization is the National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers' union in the United States. The NEA has argued that charter schools and voucher programs undermine public education by diverting resources away from traditional public schools. The union has also criticized the lack of accountability and transparency in many charter schools, which are often run by for-profit companies or non-profit organizations with little oversight.
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the second-largest teachers' union in the United States, is also a prominent opponent of school choice and privatization. The AFT has voiced concerns that charter schools and voucher programs can weaken public education by redirecting resources away from traditional public schools. The union has also raised objections to the insufficient accountability and transparency in many charter schools, which are frequently managed by for-profit or non-profit organizations with inadequate oversight.
In addition to Ravitch the NEA and the AFT, there are many other organizations that are opposed to school choice and privatization. The Network for Public Education, for example, is a grassroots organization that advocates for public education and opposes efforts to privatize schools. The organization was founded by Ravitch and Anthony Cody, a former teacher and education blogger who has been critical of charter schools and testing-based accountability.
Other organizations that are opposed to school choice and privatization include the Badass Teachers Association, the Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools, and Parents Across America. These groups have organized protests, rallies, and other events to raise awareness about the dangers of privatization and school choice.
In conclusion, there are many people and organizations that are opposed to school choice and public school privatization efforts by billionaires. These opponents argue that these policies undermine public education, exacerbate inequality, and promote the interests of wealthy individuals and corporations over the needs of students. While there may be some benefits to charter schools and voucher programs, it is important to consider the potential costs and drawbacks before implementing these policies on a large scale.
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