Former PA Secretary of Education Reveals What's Really Happening to Our Schools (feat. Dr. Khalid Mumin)

What happens when politics overshadow the needs of our children? In this powerful episode, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education under Governor Josh Shapiro and current Superintendent of Reading Public Schools, shares his incredible journey from growing up in Philadelphia's most underserved community to shaping education policy at the highest levels of state government.Dr. Mumin breaks down how public education is really funded (and why so many schools are struggling), what parents can actually do to create change in their communities, how school boards have become so polarized, and why education remains the greatest equalizer in America.We dive into:The three funding buckets that determine your child's education qualityWhy some districts get $23,000 per student while others get $13,000How charter schools and public schools can work together (not against each other)How AI is transforming classrooms and why educators must embrace itThe real pathway for parents who want to see change in their schoolsWhy relationships, not technology, remain the most powerful force in educationWhether you're a parent, educator, school board candidate, or community leader, this conversation is a must-watch reminder of what's at stake and what we can do about it.📚 Dr. Mumin's book: Problem Child: Leading Students Living in Poverty to Infinite Possibilities of Success#PublicEducation #SchoolFunding #EducationReform #SchoolBoard #DrKhalidMumin #EducationIsEquality #ParentAdvocacy #TeacherAppreciation #AIinEducation #CommunitySchools