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American Experience September 11, 2023 55m

Suni + Elisabeth "Biz" | Pain & Promise | American Experience | PBS

Summary

This transcript details the journey towards PTA equity in Evanston, Illinois, a diverse suburb north of Chicago. The speaker, a former school board member and equity consultant, highlights the stark disparities in fundraising capacity between affluent North Shore schools and less resourced South Side schools. The practical takeaway emphasizes the need to address systemic inequities rather than just implement superficial programs, focusing on fixing the underlying structures that create these divides.

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