Conversations with Reporter Matt Barnum & Zara Nasir, Director of The People's Plan NYC

Episode Summary

Daniel had a conversation with Matt Barnum, national reporter and Spencer Education Journalism fellow, who focuses on school funding debates. Matt reports for Chalkbeat. They spoke about his Vox story published this week entitled: The racist idea that changed American education: How a landmark Supreme Court decision was shaped by the racist idea that poor children can’t learn.

Daniel also spoke to Zara Nasir, Director of The People’s Plan NYC. They discussed their work with over 150 orgs and advocates for dignity, care and justice for all New Yorkers and their fight against NYC budget cuts to schools and other vital social services.

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Episode Notes

Vox - The racist idea that changed American education: How a landmark Supreme Court decision was shaped by the racist idea that poor children can’t learn

The People's Plan NYC

RSVP for the 3/7 People's Budget Campaign Launch #CareNotCuts 

Amsterdam News - Another round of budget cuts to NYC education