“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.