Stories by Joanne Barkan

Joanne Barkan is a writer who lives in Manhattan and Truro, Massachusetts. She grew up on the South Side of Chicago where she attended public elementary and high schools. subscribe to Joanne Barkan's feed

What Happened to Public Education on Election Night?

Posted on: Nov 30, 2012, Source: Dissent Magazine

The rescue of public education must come from the grassroots, from a coalition led by parents and teachers.

Hired Guns on Astroturf: How to Buy and Sell School Reform

Posted on: Apr 2, 2012, Source: Dissent Magazine

The private funders and non-profit groups behind ed reform are getting political like never before -- using big money to pressure politicians to do their bidding for them.