So: Are There Any Actual Policy Distinctions Between Sanders and Clinton on Education?

[Smarmie Doofus]

(I'm reposting this verbatim from the Sanders Group. Not much was identified there yesterday as novel or distinctive in the Sanders prescription. Nor in Clinton's, but that was no surprise. Sanders is, otoh, a puzzle. One would think Democratic Socialism would have a lot to say about a 150-year-old public sector industry that is being famously overrun by privatizers, edu-preneurs, fabulously prosperous "foundations" like Gates and Walmart and, of course by a slew of well-financed demagogic, anti-union, revolving-door RW politicians. ) Therefore, I'm broadening the question a *little*: Are there any actual *philosophical* or *ideological* distinctions to be made between the two candidates on these issues? )


I'm thinking of (in terms of *issues*) things like these:

"NLCB, RTTP, Common Core, de-unionization, hedge-funded charters, piecemeal privatization, mandatory, routinized overtesting, ed policy driven by megabillioniares like Gates and Walmart, etc. etc. etc." ( I'm quoting myself from an earlier post in May.)

I'm trying to get certain ed activists more involved in backing Sanders but I need to see some more DAYLIGHT between the two ( and so do THEY) on *EDUCATION* specifically. (Yes. No easy feat; I realize that HRC's strategy on virtually EVERYTHING is to allow for as little "daylight" as possible at this point and then run "like a thief" to the right once the nomination is secured. But let's take a cold hard look at this anyway.)

Any links to any thoughtful , 3rd party, online commentary or analysis on the subject will be most appreciated as well.

[peacebird]

1. I think you have very clearly stated just what Hillary will do, pretend to be progressive

then run hard to the right if nominated, and harder to the right if elected.....

[Smarmie Doofus]

2. Oh. That's a GIVEN.

I expect nothing from Clinton, Inc. ( And she... "it".... will deliver the same.) One doesn't reach one's 60's ( mine,not hers) watching a tired old pro like HRC close up over DECADES and come thru that ordeal w. many illusions in tact. (VP Duncan, anyone?)

What I'm trying to unravel here is the "Mystery of Bernie Sanders"..... and specifically why he doesn't seem to have much of consequence to say on this subject.

[antigop]

3. Candidate questionnaire: Bernie Sanders

http://www.aft.org/election2016/candidate-questionnaire-bernie-sanders

Q. What are your views on private school vouchers, tuition tax credits, and charter school accountability and transparency?

BS: I am strongly opposed to any voucher system that would re-direct public education dollars to private schools, including through the use of tax credits. In addition, I believe charter schools should be held to the same standards of transparency as public schools, and that these standards should also apply to the non-profit and for-profit entities that organize charter schools.