Jessica BrathwaiteThe American Middle Class: Between A Rock and A Hard PlaceA Pew Center report finds that the American middle class is shrinking, while the upper and lower classes are expanding. I argue that…Jun 8, 2018Jun 8, 2018
Jessica BrathwaiteHalf Steppin’ on Desegregation: The Court CasesCourt attempts to desegregate schools have been undermined since the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954. When ambitious plans are…Nov 28, 2017Nov 28, 2017
Jessica BrathwaiteGerrymanderingVoting and school districts are being redrawn to subvert the democratic vision of society. This practice, known as gerrymandering, isn’t…Nov 7, 2017Nov 7, 2017
Jessica BrathwaiteWhy are people unhappy with Trump’s choice for Secretary of Education? And is she doing a good job?Betsy Devos is a wealthy, religious, pro-choice education advocate. She has no history as an educator but has been involved in education…Nov 4, 20171Nov 4, 20171
Jessica BrathwaiteinAge of AwarenessPrivatizationThe current school choice reform climate centers on the application of private business values to the public education system. For a…Nov 1, 20176Nov 1, 20176