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The Ongoing Sham of Teach For America, Part 2 0f 2
25 Apr 2012
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by Education Radio

Teach For America hijacks the catch-phrases of the social justice movement in the service of corporate "school reform" and ultimate privatization of public education.  In Part 2 of Education Radio's exploration of TFA, we hear from TFA participants, parents, real teachers and researchers on the lasting damage TFA has already inflicted on children, teachers and school communities.

Click the flash player below to listen to part 2 of this vitally important program from our friends at Education Radio.


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