Waging War on Charter Schools: A History of Teachers Unions’ Anti-Charter Campaign in California
Waging War on Charter Schools: A History of Teachers Unions’ Anti-Charter Campaign in California
Published May 15, 2026
Andrew Davenport | Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Andrew has an extensive background in policy research, writing, and advocacy. He has engaged in policy work through internships and fellowships with the Hoover Institution, Education Reformers Academy, the Religious Freedom Institute, and Young America’s Foundation. Andrew earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Communication from Regent University. He earned his Masters of Public Policy from Pepperdine’s School of Public Policy, where he specialized in American Policy and International Relations & National Security.
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