School Choice and Pandemic Pods

COMMENTARY Education

School Choice and Pandemic Pods

Sep 14, 2020 1 min read

Commentary By

Mary Clare Amselem @MCAmselem

Former Policy Analyst, Education Policy Studies

Lindsey M. Burke, PhD @lindseymburke

Director, Center for Education Policy

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What are pandemic pods and why are school districts and teachers unions trying to stop parents from creating them? In this episode, we break down this unique moment for parental choice in education with two leading experts on school choice: Dr. Lindsey Burke and Dr. Corey DeAngelis. We also debunk some of the greatest myths surrounding school choice.

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