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Inside ‘The Founders’: Joel Klein, Former NYC Schools Chancellor

Courtesy of The 74 Millionhttps://www.the74million.org/ Joel Klein, former NYC Schools Chancellor, discussed his theory of change focusing on creating great schools rather than a great system. He emphasized increasing good schools through charter schools and public school reforms, despite initial resistance. Klein highlighted the success of schools like Eva Moskowitz’s, noting their high performance and […]

Inside ‘The Founders’: Richard Barth, KIPP Foundation

Courtesy of The 74 Millionhttps://www.the74million.org/ Transcript Richard Barth discussed KIPP Foundation’s efforts to support first-generation college students. In 2011, a report revealed that only 36% of KIPP alumni had a BA degree. Barth emphasized the growing value of a college degree, noting it earns 50% more than a high school degree. KIPP improved its guidance […]

Interview of former Governor of NY, George E. Pataki

Explore an exclusive oral history interview with former New York Governor George E. Pataki, the visionary behind New York’s landmark charter school legislation. In this candid and passionate conversation, Governor Pataki recounts the political struggle, policy rationale, and deep personal commitment that led to the creation of a public school choice movement that has impacted […]

Derrell Bradford – Bio

View Board of Advisors View Charter Founders Derrell Bradford President of 50CAN Derrell Bradford is the president of 50CAN. In his national role, Derrell recruits and trains local leaders across the 50CAN network for roles as CAN executive directors, fellows and YouCAN advocates. He previously served as the executive director at Better Education for Kids. […]

Joe Williams – Bio

View Charter Founders Joe Williams Founder Director, Democrats for Education Reform Joe Williams, political director for Walton Enterprises, has built a reputation as one of the most effective strategists and coalition-builders in the education reform community. The founding director of Democrats for Education Reform, Joe is a nationally recognized analyst and public speaker on education […]