Tidigare högerextrema figurer anklagar miljardärer för att manipulera skolstyrelsevalen

In a surprising turn of events, former far-right hard-liners have come forward to accuse wealthy billionaires of using their financial power to influence school board races across the United States, particularly focusing on Texas. These accusations highlight a growing concern over the politicization of local education systems and the potential undermining of public trust in public education. At the heart of these allegations are claims that individuals like the Wilks brothers and other pro-voucher advocates are pouring money into school board elections with the aim of promoting a far-right agenda that includes sowing distrust in public education systems.

The revelations come from individuals who were once part of the far-right movement themselves, providing a unique insider perspective on the tactics and motivations behind these political efforts. Their testimonies shed light on a broader strategy to reshape the educational landscape in favor of private and charter schools, at the expense of public education. This strategy, they argue, is not just about promoting alternative education options but is fundamentally about undermining the public's confidence in traditional public schools.

One notable case involves Courtney Gore, a school board member in Granbury ISD, Texas, who initially campaigned on a far-right platform. Gore has since publicly rejected the extremism of her party, stating that her experience on the school board revealed no evidence of the widespread indoctrination claims that were central to her campaign. Her change of heart underscores the complex dynami…  Läs mercs at play in local education politics and the potential for individuals to challenge the narratives pushed by powerful interests.