Sen. Bernie Sanders or V.P. Joe Biden: Who is the Better Presidential Candidate for Education?
Public schooling is one of the most important issues of our time. Without great public schools, how will America’s children grow up to find their strengths, seek the paths that bring them joy, and create a better world for themselves and future generations?
Our world faces many problems, and it will take engaged students, who grow into well-adjusted adults, to solve those difficulties.
For years, establishment politics has ruled on both Democratic and Republican sides with devastating consequences to children, families, and their teachers in public schools. Every President since Ronald Reagan has followed a business agenda harmful to public education, favoring school privatization and profit-making on the backs of children.
It has been especially hurtful to children of color and the poor.
Political races have given short shrift to public schools in the past, but this election is different. More discussions and education planning by the candidates has been CONTINUE READING: Sen. Bernie Sanders or V.P. Joe Biden: Who is the Better Presidential Candidate for Education?
