If the System Is Broken, Why Keep Defending It?

This week on Black v. The Board of Education, we dive into a raw, freeform conversation unpacking a difficult question: Why do families and educators sometimes defend systems they know are harming students? From fear and job security to access, survival, and complicity, this episode explores the complex realities that keep broken systems in place. This isn’t about blaming individuals—it’s about understanding the deeper cost of maintaining what isn’t working.