Honestly with Bari Weiss A 21st Century Witch Hunt
Jul 26, 2021
Maud Maron, a passionate public defender, school board member, and city council candidate, faces backlash for her progressive stances on education reform. She shares her journey navigating the complexities of New York City’s school system and the legal landscape as a public defender. Maron discusses the challenges of equity in education, particularly regarding specialized school admissions. Her lawsuit against Legal Aid sheds light on her struggle against misinformation and a culture of silencing dissent, challenging current anti-racism narratives while advocating for honest dialogue.
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Charter School Debate
- Bari Weiss observes a growing divide regarding school choice, particularly charter schools.
- The progressive left criticizes charter schools as 'white paternalism' and 'segregationist', despite their aim to empower parents.
De Blasio's Plan
- Mayor de Blasio's plan to eliminate the specialized high school test aimed to alter racial demographics.
- Critics argued this would send underprepared students to advanced STEM schools, necessitating remedial classes and lowering academic rigor.
Equity vs. Merit
- Maud Maron argues that the focus on "equity" often leads to lowering academic standards.
- She emphasizes that test preparation is simply studying and criticizes the conflation of test prep with privilege.
