Episode 171: Corporate Gaslighting - Parental Engagement vs. Systemic Survival

“Today’s episode critiques the notion that a lack of parental engagement is the primary cause of educational disparities. Instead, the source article from Dr. Jaime Hoerricks argues that systemic issues, such as economic pressures on working-class families and a compliance-driven education system, create barriers to meaningful parental involvement. Dr. Hoerricks contends that corporate media propagates the “engagement” myth to deflect blame from these systemic failures and to create markets for profit-driven “solutions.” Through the example of an Indigenous Zapotec student, they illustrate how schools often marginalise families and disregard their input. Ultimately, Dr. Hoerricks advocates for structural changes and material support for families, rather than focusing on superficial engagement initiatives.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/engagement-or-survival-the-corporate

Let me know what you think.