Most Popular Choices
Share on Facebook 134 Printer Friendly Page More Sharing
Best Web OpEds    H4'ed 6/25/16

The NY Times on the Dangers of Privatizing Public Services

Quicklink Submitted By   1 comment, 9 series
Follow Me on Twitter     Message Susan Lee Schwartz
Become a Fan
  (23 fans)

Important Message
Important Message
(Image by Patrick Denker)
  Details   DMCA

A TELLING OMISSION: The New York Times just posted an  outstanding article on the privatization of public services. Except for one service which is crucial for a democracy that must share knowledge. Public schools are nOT included! An educated public is a dangerous thing. The article includes descriptions of what happens when hedge funds and equity investors take over communication, emergency services, and more. But not public schools. What happens when private investors need to make more money:  they slash costs and services.  Privatization, the hedge funders say, is “the civil rights issue of our time.” YOU bet it is! Charter schools are  replacing  public schools at  an insane  rate, and the media is NOT reporting it.   Please leave comments on the article and urge the reporters to turn their attention to public education  and the  privatization  of THIS CRUCIAL  institution.

Read the rest of the story HERE:

At dianeravitch.net
Rate It | View Ratings

Susan Lee Schwartz Social Media Pages: Facebook Page       Twitter Page       Linked In Page       Instagram Page

I began teaching in 1963,; Ba and BS in Education -Brooklyn College. I have the equivalent of 2 additional Master's, mainly in Literacy Studies and Graphic Design. I was the only seventh grade teacher of English from 1990 -1999 at East Side (more...)
 

Go To Commenting
The views expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of this website or its editors.
Follow Me on Twitter     Writers Guidelines

 
Contact AuthorContact Author Contact EditorContact Editor Author PageView Authors' Articles
Support OpEdNews

OpEdNews depends upon can't survive without your help.

If you value this article and the work of OpEdNews, please either Donate or Purchase a premium membership.

STAY IN THE KNOW
If you've enjoyed this, sign up for our daily or weekly newsletter to get lots of great progressive content.
Daily Weekly     OpEd News Newsletter
Name
Email
   (Opens new browser window)
 

Other Series: View All 449 Articles in "Insanity AFOOT!"

Other Series: View All 662 Articles in "lies & propaganda:: the rant"

Other Series: View All 526 Articles in "PRIVITIZATION."

Other Series: View All 1132 Articles in "Public ignorance & those who use this"

Other Series: View All 945 Articles in "Shameful"

Other Series: View All 229 Articles in "WEALTH"

To View Comments or Join the Conversation:

Tell A Friend