Criticism
Critics of the group assert that it represents business interests.—major funders include the Walton Family and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundations. Education policy analyst Diane Ravitch criticized the group for opposing teacher's unions and seeking to impose standardized testing on public schools. Susan Barrett, former volunteer co-leader of a Stand for Children team in Portland Oregon, left the organization due to concerns that corporate donors and wealthy board members influence reforms.
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