Have You Heard #169 Can the Democrats Win on Education?
Dec 21, 2023
Randi Weingarten, Jon Valant, Rick Hess, and Jamaal Bowman discuss the Democratic Party's lack of vision for public education and lay out a path forward. They emphasize the importance of pro-public education candidates, address child poverty, challenge ineffective policies, and advocate for reducing testing. They also discuss the need for Democrats to actively fight against harmful ideas and form a public education coalition.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Importance of Pro-Public Education Candidates
02:56 • 15min
The Broad Scope of Education Policy and the Urgency of Ending Child Poverty
18:20 • 2min
Prevalence of Bad Ideas and the Need for Democratic Action
19:56 • 13min
The bipartisan appeal of reducing testing in public education
32:48 • 2min
Opportunities for Democrats in Education
34:26 • 8min
Appreciation and Support for the Show
42:18 • 2min