Dangerously Optimistic Podcast

🎙 Dangerously Optimistic: Lessons in Resisting the Privatization of Education
Public education is under pressure across the United States — but communities are fighting back.
Hosted by Damaris Allen (Families for Strong Public Schools – Florida) and Ayaan Moledina (SEAT – Texas), this podcast brings together organizers, advocates, students, educators, and policy experts to break down what’s really happening in public education.
We explore:
• Public school funding and budgets
• Privatization efforts like vouchers and charter expansion
• Education equity and student rights
• Legislative battles shaping the future of schools
• Community strategies to defend and strengthen public education
Each episode connects policy to the real experiences of students, families, and educators working to protect our public schools.
Because the future of public education depends on informed communities, courageous advocacy, and a little bit of dangerous optimism.