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FBaggins

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6. They always have been.

Reply to proud2BlibKansan (Original post)

Sat Dec 10, 2011, 09:28 PM

Dec 2011

Large portions of the current structure of the public education system owe their existence to the earlier generations of wealthy "philanthropy".

Those barons were most interested in creating a demographic suited for their new assembly lines (and buying their products). This version no doubt has their own priorities.

But it isn't new.

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Why Are the Rich So Interested in Public-School Reform? [View all] proud2BlibKansan Dec 2011 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Dec 2011 #1

FOLLOW >>> THE >>> MONEY Angry Dragon Dec 2011 #2

Because they want fire the professionals, install low paid, low skill workers and pocket the profit scentopine Dec 2011 #3

Oooh, oooh! I know the answer -- PLEASE call on me!!! rocktivity Dec 2011 #4

+$ ! Starry Messenger Dec 2011 #5

They always have been. FBaggins Dec 2011 #6

Like Pink Floyd suggested, it's not edu they want, it's thought control. snot Dec 2011 #7

As others have said, it's about profit. muddrunner17 Dec 2011 #8

It makes them look like public-minded do-gooders, which shields them from opprobrium. eppur_se_muova Dec 2011 #9

They are interested in running education like a business... Fearless Dec 2011 #10

Ding ding ding! Duct Tape Dec 2011 #11

1. Savings n loan, 2. Airlines, 3. Wall Street, 4. Mortgages, 5. Post Office, 6. Medicare/healthcare lindysalsagal Dec 2011 #12

1. They see an opportunity for profit. LWolf Dec 2011 #13