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The education-reform methodology that Barkan describes can be seen in major school districts throughout the country, including New York, Los Angeles, & Washington, D.C. She concludes: “The imperious overreaching of the Big 3 undermines democracy just as surely as it damages public education.” As many school districts—and members of Congress—push to privatize public education, the money & foundations behind such crusades often gain considerable control & face little backlash if their plans fail.