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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 15 MIN

School Choice or School Coercion?

from Public Education Unfiltered · host Brian J. Stephens

This episode explores how the dominant framework of school choice can reward advantage instead of fulfilling the public promise to educate every child. We examine the long-term effects of inequitable systems, the risks of short-term thinking, and the consequences for millions of children.

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