Author: Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig
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Growing up my parents bought me a Peanuts bedsheet set that was filled with “Happiness is…” sayings. How does someone find happiness in a career? A wise person once said “It’s a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together.” It’s been a long road figuring out my career purpose, but it has…
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The Network for Public Education invites you to attend its 4th annual conference in Oakland California. Keynotes include Nikole Hannah-Jones, Diane Ravitch, Eric Heins and Julian Vasquez Heilig and many more. The goal of NPE is to connect all those who are passionate about our schools – students, parents, teachers and citizens. We share information and…
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Do you think the “school choice” alliance between KIPP, TFA and DeVos acolytes is unusual or expected? Also, have you ever had a public or private debate and someone says something that is really not true? Have you ever laid a trap for someone in a discussion? Well, the Berks County Community Foundation invited several…
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The new book Empire of Deceit alleges “misconduct/misuse of taxpayer funds visa and program” at Gülen-affiliated charter schools. The book is calling for immediate federal and state investigations. The Gülen charters are the nation’s second largest network of charter schools (See also the Atlantic’s piece 120 American Charter Schools and One Secretive Turkish Cleric). The…
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Sometimes we can feel a little discouraged about our impact in the world. But one person can spark change! Together we can help create a new political reality for communities and their schools! I’d like to tell you a true story about an idea born on an airplane over the Atlantic Ocean. Back in 2012, I…
Cloaking Inequity 
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