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Work Stoppage
Ep 199 - Boycott Medieval Times
Mar 19, 2024
Labor reporter Claudia Irizarry Aponte discusses sweatshop conditions in a Brooklyn factory. Medieval Times union drive faced illegal repression. Boston rail workers prepare to strike. Texas aims to privatize Houston school district. Italy's neofascist party plans AI job sorting. Global workers demand Palestine liberation.
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- Houston teachers facing drastic education system overhaul with closed libraries and standardized curriculum changes.
- Resilient educators in Houston resist attacks on public education, advocating for quality learning environments.
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Teachers Under Attack in Houston
Teachers in Houston are facing a radical overhaul of the education system, with scripted lessons, standardized test-based pay, and attacks on their profession. The state government seized control of the Houston Independent School District, replacing the elected board with appointed personnel. A charter school CEO was appointed as the superintendent, leading to curriculum changes that focus on enforcing Greg Abbott's agenda.
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