The Privateers

In this incisive investigation into education privatization, the audiobook explores the rise of voucher programs as the result of decades of effort by wealthy patrons and conservative forces, often rooted in fears of school desegregation. Author Cowen details how a coalition of billionaires and special interest groups has shaped education policy through strategic advocacy, promoting a flawed system that ultimately undermines educational equity. Drawing on extensive research, he reveals that these voucher programs yield poorer academic results and exacerbate income inequality, posing a significant threat to public education in America.