Across the country, public schools are facing steep declines in enrollment, while the movement to use public funds for private education grows.
Dana Goldstein, who covers education and families for The New York Times, explains why so many parents are using taxpayer money to privately educate their children — and what this means for American education.
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Want to Enjoy Music More? Go For a Run.
Ben Ratliff, a music critic and avid runner, always ran in silence. Then he discovered how music opened up to him — while running. It changed his entire approach to criticism and listening. He calls it “running the song.”Today, for the New York City Marathon, Ben talks with our h ... Show More
36m 12s
Oct 31
Martin McDonagh Has a Vision for Hope. It's Not for the Faint of Heart.
The writer-director, known for his dark and bleak work, believes in film’s power to change our lives.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview For more informa ... Show More
49m 59s
Nov 2022
Meet The Parents Taking Over School Boards
For decades, parents have been passionate about what their children learn in school. In 1970s West Virginia they protested over diverse textbooks, in 2022 it’s the handling of the pandemic and issues of gender and race. In this episode, Audie talks to two parent activists turned ... Show More
36m 32s
May 2023
Parents Sue Elite Schools Over 'Woke' Instruction
Sara Schwartz, of Andover, Massachusetts-based Schwartz Hannum, who frequently represents private schools, discusses the trend of parents suing private schools over so-called “woke” instruction. June Grasso hostsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16m 31s