Have You Heard #167 Public Education Needs More Democracy, Not Less
Nov 16, 2023
Education policy scholar Jonathan Collins discusses the importance of school boards in promoting participatory local democracy. He highlights the need for democratic decision-making in education, the role of school boards in supporting vulnerable students, and the challenges of making school board meetings more inclusive. Collins emphasizes the need for optimism and repair in the education system, while exploring the contrasting viewpoints of Democrats and technocrats.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Role of Democracy in Education
01:50 • 9min
The Importance of School Boards for Education System
10:38 • 2min
Promoting Democracy in School Boards
12:55 • 16min
Optimism and Repair in the Education System
29:15 • 6min
Exploring the Perspectives of Democrats and Technocrats
35:02 • 2min