Professor Dr. Jennifer Berkshire

Biography

Jennifer Berkshire is an educator and podcaster focused on the intersection of education and politics. She teaches at Yale University in the Department of Education Studies, where she leads courses on Politics and Public Education. With a passion for journalism, Berkshire engages students in discussions about the profound divisions in education and the challenges in resolving them through her podcast, Heard, which critically examines policy issues facing American public schools. Her career began with documenting local labor union strikes in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and she has developed a keen interest in storytelling through audio media. Berkshire is the co-author of 'Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door' (2020) and has an upcoming book, 'Education Wars' (2024). Her writings have appeared in prominent publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Nation. Additionally, she is excited to start teaching a prison education program, emphasizing the importance of understanding the broader historical and political contexts of educational debates.

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