\Bishop Dr. Raymond Rivera discussed his background in East Harlem and the founding of the Latino Pastoral Action Center (ELPAC) 33 years ago to holistically empower Latino communities. He highlighted the success of the Family Life Academy Charter Schools (FLACS), which started with one school and expanded to multiple high-performing schools. Rivera emphasized the importance […]
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Interview of Steven Klinsky
Steven Klinsky, a Detroit native and University of Michigan graduate, transitioned from finance to education reform, founding the first charter school in New York. Inspired by his brother Gary, he established the Gary Klinsky Children’s Centers in East New York. Klinsky partnered with civil rights leader Wyatt T. Walker to create the Sisulu-Walker Charter School […]
Interview of Luis A. Miranda Jr.
Luis Miranda and Robert Bellafiore debated the role of charter schools in public education, with Miranda emphasizing the need for educational opportunities for working-class kids and the importance of competition in the public school system. Bellafiore questioned the social justice implications of charter schools and sought bipartisan support in education. Later, Bellafiore and Speaker 1 […]
The 74 Million
Download “The Founders” book for free Content courtesy of The 74 Million The 74 Million Richard Whitmire, The 74 Million USA | 2023 Inside ‘The Founders’: Marc Strenberg, The Walton Family Foundation The 74 Million A School Founder’s History: Don Shalvey, Aspire Public Schools Don Shalvey, The 74 Million CA Inside ‘The Founders’: Victoria Rico, George […]
