Ann Cook - Teachers Make a Difference

The transcript discusses the influence of surroundings on education, focusing on integration issues in Chicago. The speaker shares personal experiences from high school and working on a civil rights project, highlighting the importance of diversity and informed skepticism. The narrative emphasizes the need for informed citizens and critiques the privatization of education under the guise of reform.

In what ways does the author believe education is being co-opted by privatization?

What does the author hope for students in terms of becoming informed citizens?