The movement to "opt out" of standardized tests has often been characterized as a white, suburban cause. But when Jennifer Berkshire and Aaron French, creators of the new podcast series "Have You Heard," took their microphones to Philadelphia to talk to African American parents, they heard a very different story.
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Each episode of "Have You Heard" digs deep into the debate over the future of public education in this country, passing the mic to voices and perspectives that haven't been part of the conversation. To support this groundbreaking work, visit: http://www.beaconreader.com/projects/have-you-heard-the-podcast
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