Noliwe Rooks - Cutting School Privatization, Segregation, and the End of Public Education

The video features a professor from Cornell University discussing her book on education disparities. She explores the historical context of educational inequality, focusing on the 19th century and post-reconstruction era. The video highlights the ongoing experimentation in education, particularly with cyber education, and the economic factors driving these practices. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the persistent undereducation and experimentation on marginalized children, which has been profitable for certain organizations.

What was the primary reason the speaker wrote the book?

• To discuss the benefits of private schooling

• To analyze the role of teachers in modern education

• To understand the sudden interest of billionaires in marginalized children's education

• To explore the impact of technology on education

Which historical period does the speaker link to current educational strategies?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Great Depression

• The Industrial Revolution

• Post-Reconstruction era

What is one of the fastest growing methods for educating children in urban schools?

• Vocational training

• Montessori method

• Traditional classroom teaching

• Cyber education

What is the main issue with cyber education according to the speaker?

• It lacks qualified teachers

• Students are failing tests

• It is not available in rural areas

• It is too expensive for most families

What does the term 'segranomics' refer to?

• The cost of private education

• The economic impact of student loans

• The financial gains from educational segregation and underfunding

• The economic benefits of school integration

Which organization is mentioned as profiting from struggling school districts?

• The American Federation of Teachers

• The Department of Education

• The National Education Association

• Teach for America

What financial burden do struggling school districts face when hiring from Teach for America?

• Finder's fees per teacher

• Costly training programs

• Expensive infrastructure upgrades

• High salaries for teachers