Class Matters. Why Won't We Admit It? The New York Times, The Opinion Pages

December 11, 2011

The New York Times published an opinion piece on Sunday that looks at the disadvantages students in impoverished areas face and discusses how policy leaders are currently dealing with the issue in education reform. Citizen Schools is mentioned as an organization that "recruits volunteers in seven states to share their interests and skills with middle-school students." The op-ed is written by Citizen Schools North Carolina board member Edward Fiske and his wife Helen Ladd. Read the full article here.