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Nora Rykoski

PhD candidate researching the influence of wealthy private actors on public education, particularly focusing on 'pipeline philanthropy'.

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Oct 5, 2023 • 36min

#164 Plutocratic Philanthropists are Bad for Schools–and Democracy

Nora Rykoski, a PhD candidate researching the impact of wealthy private actors on public education, sheds light on the troubling effects of 'pipeline philanthropy.' She shares her firsthand experiences as a young Googler witnessing corporate philanthropy's influence on K-12 education. The discussion delves into how this trend erodes democratic control, compromises community engagement, and raises concerns over transparency. Rykoski emphasizes the urgent need for accountability to protect educational integrity from the grip of powerful wealth.