In which Dan talks with education thinker and writer Jennifer Berkshire. Jennifer is the co-author of the recent release The Education Wars: A Citizen’s Guide and Defense Manual and co-host of the outstanding podcast Have You Heard? Dan and Jennifer talk about some of the biggest issues facing education in 2025, namely the culture wars, local activism, and the snake oil salesman of educational technology. 

As always, I welcome comments and questions on Bluesky (@dankearney) and Instagram (@_dankearney_)

Mentioned in the episode:

Have You Heard? - a podcast by Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider
The Education Wars: A Citizen’s Guide and Defense Manual by Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider
Alpha Schools
Private school vouchers are now law in Texas from the Texas Tribune
The Wire, a television show by David Simon

Music by Lakey Inspired

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