A Decade of Dialogue: Amplifying Voices That Matter in Public Education (ft. Peter Cunningham)

Education Post was founded with the vision of amplifying the voices of parents, teachers, and students in the education conversation. It aimed to provide a platform for these voices to be heard and treated as equals alongside politicians, educators, and union leaders. 10 Years after its inception, our current CEO, Chris Stewart speaks with the man who started it all, founder Peter Cunningham.

The conversation touches on the challenges faced by education reformers, the changing political landscape, and the importance of diverse voices in education. Chris and Peter discuss the attacks faced by individuals fighting for educational equity while exploring the role of public investment in education and the debate around vouchers and charter schools. The conversation emphasizes the need for accountability, standards, and assessment in education policy and concludes with their shared hope for a return to finding common ground and prioritizing the welfare and outcomes of students.

Peter Cunningham

After four great years working in Washington for the Obama administration as the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Outreach in the U.S. Department of Education, Peter Cunningham founded Education Post, with a mission to drive needed change in public education by elevating the voices of parents, teachers, students and others who are passionate about schools and believe in the power of public education to change lives.