Dangerously Optimistic
Dangerously Optimistic: Lessons in Resisting the Privatization of Public Education
Dangerously Optimistic: Lessons in Resisting the Privatization of Public Education is a podcast hosted by Ayaan Moledina and Damaris Allen exploring public school funding, privatization, student activism, censorship, and education policy in Florida, Texas, and beyond. Through conversations with students, educators, lawmakers, organizers, and legal experts, the series highlights how communities are fighting to protect equitable, inclusive, fully funded public schools.
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Jun 15, 2026
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Where Do We Go From Here? Building a Movement to Protect Public Education 15.06.2026 27:48
In Episode 3 of Dangerously Optimistic: Lessons in Resisting the Privatization of Public Education , hosts Damaris Allen and Ayaan Moledina tackle one of the most important questions facing public education advocates today: Where do we go from here? Drawing on lessons from Florida and Texas, Damaris and Ayaan explore the growing impact of school vouchers, privatization efforts, and chronic underf...
Texas Under Pressure: School Vouchers, Funding Battles, and the Fight for Public Education 15.06.2026 32:51
In Episode 2 of Dangerously Optimistic: Lessons in Resisting the Privatization of Public Education , hosts Damaris Allen and Ayaan Moledina take a deep dive into the current state of public education in Texas and the growing movement to protect it. From chronic underfunding and educator shortages to school vouchers and privatization efforts, this episode examines the policies reshaping Texas scho...
The Reality of School Choice: Barriers and Budget Impacts 18.05.2026 32:45
This episode of the Dangerously Optimistic podcast features a discussion between two education advocates, Ayaan Moledina from Texas and Damaris Allen from Florida, regarding the privatization of public education and strategies for resistance. Key themes and topics discussed include: Key themes and topics discussed include: Policy Challenges in Florida The Myth of "School Choice" Call to Action a...
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