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appalachiablue

(41,131 posts)
Tue Dec 1, 2015, 08:04 PM Dec 2015

'EDUCATION, INC.' New Documentary on the Privatization of Public Schools, Now on Free Speech TV

'EDUCATION, INC.', a new documentary on the privatization of public schools in the US is being shown on FREE SPEECH TV this week starting tonight, and is airing online now, eastern time. Filmmaker and Colorado resident Brian Malone provides a revealing, in depth look at how money and politics are changing our schools.

For free-market reformers, private investors and large educational corporations, the controversy of American public education spells OPPORTUNITY in turning public schools over to private interests. 'Education, Inc.' examines the free-market and for-profit interests that have been quietly and systematically privatizing America's public education system under the banner of "SCHOOL CHOICE". https://www.freespeech.org/EducationInc



FREE SPEECH TV is proud to be airing 'EDUCATION, INC.' this week online @ freespeech.org, and the Free Speech TV Channel on Dish, Direct TV and other providers. Confirm days & times at the FSTV website, or through your TV provider.
*Free Speech TV airings of 'EDUCATION, INC.' noted on the website are on the following days:
Tues. Dec. 1, 9pm ET; Wed. Dec. 2, 9pm ET; Th. Dec. 3, 9pm ET; Fri. Dec. 4, 9pm ET.



*WATCH ONLINE, PLAYING NOW,
https://www.freespeech.org/

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'EDUCATION, INC.' New Documentary on the Privatization of Public Schools, Now on Free Speech TV (Original Post) appalachiablue Dec 2015 OP
Profitized schools, charters and vouchers began with the 1980s claim that American appalachiablue Dec 2015 #1
Documentary airing again now, 9 PM ET. Excellent. appalachiablue Dec 2015 #2

appalachiablue

(41,131 posts)
1. Profitized schools, charters and vouchers began with the 1980s claim that American
Tue Dec 1, 2015, 08:48 PM
Dec 2015

public education was in crisis. The private for profit movement took off in the 90s and has been problematic for many communities, teachers, kids and families. Education should be a right, not a moneymaker for corporations.
Thomas Jefferson you must be in true distress at this development in education, your passion.

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