What happens to our society when we stop seeing public education as a shared responsibility? In this episode, we unpack what role public schools play in upholding the “social contract” and why it matters to every single one of us. Hear why the growing “school choice” movement sounds appealing but can actually chip away at the foundation of our communities. Learn the potential long-term impact of a system that pits schools against each other and how that affects not just students, but everyone...
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What happens to our society when we stop seeing public education as a shared responsibility? In this episode, we unpack what role public schools play in upholding the “social contract” and why it matters to every single one of us. Hear why the growing “school choice” movement sounds appealing but can actually chip away at the foundation of our communities. Learn the potential long-term impact of a system that pits schools against each other and how that affects not just students, but everyone...
MSCS Board Member Tamarques Porter on District Success
Public Education Unfiltered
43 minutes
4 months ago
MSCS Board Member Tamarques Porter on District Success
This episode features a candid conversation with Memphis-Shelby County Schools board member Tamarques Porter, who shares his perspective on the district’s success and potential challenges. The discussion covers the heated debate around school closures and building innovation, the dismissal of the former superintendent, and the potential for a state takeover. Porter also addresses the widespread misinformation surrounding these issues and outlines his vision for the future of the district.
Public Education Unfiltered
What happens to our society when we stop seeing public education as a shared responsibility? In this episode, we unpack what role public schools play in upholding the “social contract” and why it matters to every single one of us. Hear why the growing “school choice” movement sounds appealing but can actually chip away at the foundation of our communities. Learn the potential long-term impact of a system that pits schools against each other and how that affects not just students, but everyone...
