The Influence of Dark Money in America's Schools

Defense of Democracy Podcast

In this episode Karen talks with Maurice Cunningham, author of the book 'Dark Money and the Politics of School Privatization.' They discuss the influence of dark money in the push for school privatization and the role of organizations like Moms for Liberty and Parents Defending Education. They highlight the need for transparency in funding and the dangers of privatizing public education. The conversation also touches on the Council for National Policy's agenda to replace public education with free market schools and the importance of grassroots efforts to counter these influences.
Key Conversation Takeaways:

• Dark money plays a significant role in the push for school privatization, with wealthy individuals and organizations funding advocacy groups like Moms for Liberty and Parents Defending Education.
• Transparency in funding is crucial to understanding the motives and interests behind these organizations and their efforts to privatize public education.
• The Council for National Policy has a clear agenda to replace public education with free market schools, religious schools, and homeschooling.
• Grassroots efforts, including community groups, religious organizations, unions, and educators, are essential in countering the influence of dark money and protecting public education.

Link to Maurice's book 👉 Dark Money and the Politics of School Privatization
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