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As Trump Guts Support for Disabled Students, Their Families Are Fighting Back
Disability rights advocates are filing lawsuits as students, teachers and parents organize to protect education.
More Than 150 Campuses Held Day of Action Against Trump’s Attacks on Higher Ed
Labor unions, Palestinian rights groups and other advocacy groups demanded their schools stand up to the White House.
Chinese Students and Scholars Faced Targeting Before Trump. Now It’s Escalating.
As the US and China jockey for dominance, anti-Chinese bigotry is driving visa denials for students and scholars.
Educators Are Preparing for May Day Actions Against Trump’s Attacks on Schools
Teachers unions should use these mobilizations to build toward national walkouts to protect our students and ourselves.
To Resist Trump’s Academic Purge, Campuses Must Unite With Each Other
Trump’s attack on US universities is escalating. Here’s how we resist.
Trump’s Education by Indoctrination Must Be Fought With Social Justice Unionism
Trump is advancing fascism not just through violence, but through control over knowledge.
Florida Teacher Loses Job for Using Student’s Chosen Name
“Every child deserves to be educated in an environment where they feel respected,” a petition backing the teacher says.
White House Freezes Billions in Funds for Cornell and Northwestern Universities
The Trump administration has increasingly used grant cuts to force universities to comply with its political agenda.
New York Public Schools Uphold DEI Policies Despite Federal Threats
“Diversity is a superpower here in New York City,” said NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.
Boards and Administrators Won’t Defend Higher Ed From Trump. It’s Up to Us.
To fight fascism, university faculty, staff and students must show our power.