Amy Dean co-author, 'A New Deal' (left) and CWA Secretary Treasurer Annie Hill
“The way forward is to create abundantly resourced public school systems that will push economic growth in cities and regions. Innovating and improving public schools helps attract middle- and upper-income families to cities and regions to build a healthy tax base. Mayors such as Emanuel should be funding public education and supporting what is already working — including strategies invented by unionized teachers — within public schools.” Amy Dean
Amy is a Fellow of the Century Foundation and co-author, ‘A New New Deal: How Regional Activism Will Reshape the American Labor Movement’; President and founder, ABD Ventures.