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How George Floyd Changed American Education | Interview: George Packer

The Dispatch Podcast

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Navigating the Education System in New York City

This chapter explores a parent's reflections on the competitive nature of school admissions in New York City and the challenges of securing a quality education for their child. The guest discusses meritocracy, progressive excesses, and the changing landscape of education, including their personal essay that prompted backlash and highlighted the intensifying culture war in education.

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