#165 The Politics of State Takeovers

Explore the politics behind state takeovers in Texas education, specifically in Houston, where the state controls the largest school district. Learn about the motivations, consequences for teachers and students, and lack of improvement in educational outcomes. Discover the limited bargaining and strike rights for teachers, as well as the resistance and pushback from parents and educators against Superintendent Mike Miles. Delve into the relationship between state takeovers, conservative cultural programs, and the privatization agenda, which leads to the dismantling of public education and de-professionalized teachers. Lastly, hear a success story about top-performing schools run by the US military.