Nora Rykoski

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.