Sunday, October 2, 2016

Why #NoOn2: A School Privatization Primer

We’re the first ones to admit that the learning curve to understanding certain elements of public education reform is steep. Massachusetts voters, parents or not, must catch up quickly to understand the financial motivations and potential devastating implications of ballot Question Number 2. 

We’ve been thinking, talking and writing about this subject for years, so for voters short on time, here’s some background about why this ballot question is shaping up to be the most contentious and expensive ballot fight in Massachusetts history.

Voting NO on Question 2 is vital for the future of public education in Massachusetts. 




Links to articles on school privatization from the video:

Ballot Question Number 2 is About Money

Schools are Not a Marketplace

Children are Not Commodities 

Schools are Not Tax Shelters

Charter Schools Make Profits (also don't miss our post on this)

Education is Their Bi-product

Market Volatility Will Destroy Education

Money is Their Megaphone 

Dark Money Dictates our Democracy

Charter Schools Cannot Fix Poverty and Racism

The Failure of Public Schools is Part of Their Plan 

Suspension is Not a Teaching Tool 

Ballot Question 2 is a Bad Idea