About this episode

The episode features an interview with educator Sylvia Wright discussing her campaign to improve South Carolina's educational system amidst challenges from far-right movements.

In the introduction, I discuss the long history of far-right efforts to undermine education—ranging from attempts to dismantle the Department of Education and infiltrate school boards, to advocating for private schools and vouchers, and driving a heated “parents’ rights” movement that intimidates teachers. I explain why authoritarian movements often fear educators, highlighting the importance of defending public education right now.My guest is Sylvia Wright, a dedicated and seasoned educator who is campaigning to succeed Republican State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver, who notably earned her master's degree in just six months. Sylvia's goal is to rebuild confidence and optimism in South Carolina’s educational system and to support students, teachers, schools, districts, and the state as a whole.At a time when journalism, specifically black independent journalism, is under attack, I need your support to sustain this platform. Please donate today! $5 or even $10 helps a lot. You could also upgrade to become a paid member of The Jeremiah Patterson Show or donate to the Truth In Transit series.Please subscribe for free at tjpsnews.com for more content from The Jeremiah…

People in this episode

Host: Jeremiah Patterson

Guest: Sylvia Wright

Topics covered

• education
• politics
• public education
• authoritarian movements
• South Carolina
• journalism
• teacher support

Keywords

• education
• South Carolina
• Sylvia Wright
• public education
• teachers
• politics
• journalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Department of Education, Truth In Transit, The Jeremiah Patterson Show

Places: South Carolina

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