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Josh Cowen, "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers" (Harvard Education Press, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Unpacking School Vouchers: Historical Roots and Contemporary Implications

This chapter explores the motivations behind a new book examining the intersection of billionaire influence and school voucher programs. It discusses the historical context of vouchers, tracing their origins to Milton Friedman's advocacy, while highlighting the persistent decline in academic performance associated with these programs. The chapter also connects the concept of parental rights in the school voucher debate to broader cultural tensions around education and racial integration.

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