As the nation sees a string of teacher walkouts, former White House education official Diane Ravitch joined Errol Louis to discuss the debate over standardized testing, the influence of billionaires in local school board elections, and what needs to be done to help children succeed.

Errol also shares what he thinks about Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ second bid for the White House amid a growing Democratic field of candidates.

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If you've finished the episode, and you're still hungry for some more of Diane Ravitch's insightful analysis on the education system, head on over to her blog: https://dianeravitch.net/