Truthout
Education
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Los Angeles and New York Pin Down School Kids and Then Say It Never Happened
All school districts in the country are required to tell the federal government how many times kids have been restrained in their schools. But some districts aren't following through.
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Racism and the Charter School Movement: Unveiling the Myths
Schools should be grounded upon cultural inclusiveness, social justice and economic democracy, not profit potential.
ROTC Brings the Military Home to CUNY
Kicked off campuses in the Northeast in the '60s, ROTC is back appealing to the most vulnerable students.
Public Schools and Logic 101 for George Will
Public schools have an obligation to provide an education for our children. That means all of our children, including those with disabilities.
The Tulsa Test-Defyers: We Won’t Give Tests That “Rob Children of Their Educational Liberties”
The brave actions of Karen Hendren and Nikki Jones are sure to inspire other educators around the nation who believe that education has to be about more than eliminating …
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They Believe in Teachers and in Education for All: Why Finland’s Kids Often Top League Tables
The Finns have often been characterised as a nation whose belief in the power of education is strong.
Henry Giroux: Current “Reforms” Attempt to Drive Young People Out of Democracy
Henry A. Giroux discusses education privatization and the marginalization of youth.
Arts Students Are Motivated More by Love of Subject Than Money or Future Careers
Science and engineering subjects are often presented as better career choices for students than the arts or humanities.
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Students to Teach for America CEOs: You Are “Complicit” in Attacks on Public Education
The campaign against TFA is about something bigger than one organization.
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GIFroux: In Defense of Public School Teachers in a Time of Crisis
Let's talk about teachers, and what we think about them.