An article in Alternet published on March 13, author Jeff Bryant writes that TC's Jeff "Henig believes many conservatives view charter schools as a way to 'soften the ground' for potentially more private options, though he isn’t entirely sure 'the Waltons view charters as a Trojan Horse for eventually providing vouchers universally.' " 

Bryant quotes Henig, a professor of political science and chair of TC's Department of Education Policy and Social Analysis, as saying he "has little doubt the current intention of the [Walmart] [F]oundation is to 'rapidly expand the number of charter schools to create a constituency of parents and others who will have a direct stake in the continued funding and expansion of these schools.' ” To see the full story, go to:  How the Cutthroat Walmart Business Model Is Reshaping American Public Education

Published Wednesday, Mar 16, 2016