Unmasking Extremism: Inside the Fight to Protect Public Education
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In this episode, Karen talks with Mike, the leader of the New Jersey Public Education Coalition.
The conversation covers their efforts to defend public education against extremist groups targeting school boards, curricula, and educational policies.
Mike shares his experiences in facing opposition, engaging communities, and countering misinformation.
They discuss how these groups use harassment, intimidation, and misinformation to push their agenda, focusing on issues like sex education and curriculum standards.
Mike emphasizes the importance of supporting educators, superintendents, and school board members, as well as engaging in grassroots activism to protect public education.
Tune in to grasp the urgency of the fight for public education and the inspiring grassroots movements shaping the narrative.
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