Your PTA vs. equality

Dana Goldstein, an insightful commentator on parent-teacher associations (PTAs), and Rob Reich, an expert on educational equity, dive into the troubling dynamics of rich PTAs. They discuss how affluent groups can monopolize resources, leaving disadvantaged schools in the lurch. Goldstein recounts the Malibu-Santa Monica PTA wars, while Reich highlights the broader implications of private donations, calling for systemic changes. Their conversation reveals alarming disparities that challenge the notion of equal educational opportunities for all children.