In the article “Ultimate $uperpower: Supersized dollars drive Waiting for Superman agenda,” investigative journalist Barbara Miner looks at the money behind the movie, its promoters and those who will benefit from the movie. She writes, “In education, as in so many other aspects of society, money is being used to squeeze out democracy.” After examining the role of hedge funds, foundations and other players, she asks, “Should the American people put their faith in a white billionaires boys club to lead the revolution on behalf of poor people of color?”
To view the article and/or to obtain a downloadable PDF go to:
http://www.notwaitingforsuperman.org/Articles/20101020-MinerUltimateSuperpower
Thursday, October 21, 2010
White Billionaire Boys' Club to Save Poor People of Color with Apartheid Schooling?
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