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202480 minPG-13documentary

Education Inc.

202480 minPG-13documentary

Corporate influence and billionaire funding are reshaping American public schools into a for-profit industry, as examined by experts like Diane Ravitch and Dr. Julie Mead.

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Education Inc.

2024• 80 minPG-13

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Corporate influence and billionaire funding are reshaping American public schools into a for-profit industry, as examined by experts like Diane Ravitch and Dr. Julie Mead.

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Corporate influence in American public education is examined through the lens of financial contributions from billionaires and free-market advocates. "Education Inc." highlights how these entities are reshaping schools into profit-driven institutions, raising concerns about the implications for educational quality and equity. Featuring insights from education experts such as Diane Ravitch and Dr. Julie Mead, the film critiques the growing trend of privatization in the United States and its impact on the future of public schooling. Directed by Brian Malone, this documentary presents a critical analysis of the intersection of education and capitalism.

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