John Connolly is a man, a Democrat, and my good friend. In this episode, we talk about school choice, teachers' unions, and many more education issues--all while focusing on our commonalities rather than our differences.

Today, we talk about education. We discuss the ins and outs of school choice and stress the need for families to have a say in their children’s educations. We talk about charter schools and how they differ from public schools, exploring the reasons that a person might support or oppose them. We go into the history of the Boston school system and talk about its eccentricities, discussing its pros and cons. John also offers advice on how to get on a school board. Finally, I reflect on the power of focusing on our commonalities rather than our differences.

“Whether they are an ed reformer or a staunchly pro-union individual, that doesn’t matter to me. Come with a willingness to listen to all families and seek out all families and listen to what they want, and proceed from there.”

- John Connolly

This Week on Political Contessa:

• School choice
• Why education is often too politicized
• The ins and outs of teachers unions
• Charter schools vs. public schools
• The importance of putting families first
• Focusing on commonality as an antidote to polarization

Resources Mentioned:

• John Connolly on Twitter
• School Facts Boston on Twitter
• School Facts Boston on Facebook
• org

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