Truthout
Education
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Disappointed, Not Surprised
Obama's speech at the State University of New York at Buffalo has faculty members disappointed over proposed ratings system for higher education institutions.
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Beloved San Francisco Community College Targeted by “Rogue” Accreditation Commission
The attempt to close CCSF is an extreme sample of what is coming to higher ed nationally.
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At Whittier, Chicago Public Schools Demolishes a Library
Despite Mayor Emanuel's rhetoric about a “21st century education” for every student, his school budget cuts have resulted in the layoff of librarians at 50 elementary schools; at nearly …
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At Whittier, Chicago Public Schools Demolishes a Library
Despite Mayor Emanuel's rhetoric about a “21st century education” for every student, his school budget cuts have resulted in the layoff of librarians at 50 elementary schools; at nearly …
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Sequestration Slashes Head Start Funding
Last year about 1 million of the nation's poorest children got a leg up on school through Head Start, the federal program that helps prepare children up to age …
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Richard Falk: Our Educational Experience Is Ideologically Biased
Most educational systems glorify the national narrative and suppress or marginalize the failures and crimes of the nation, said Richard Falk, of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights …
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Why We Will Be Marching on August 24
As Professors at Purdue University, like many others, we were horrified and angered by the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent acquittal of George Zimmerman. But these events …
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Why We Will Be Marching on August 24
As Professors at Purdue University, like many others, we were horrified and angered by the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent acquittal of George Zimmerman. But these events …
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Four Tasks for College Professors
A few days ago, I read on Facebook the re-posting of an essay, authored by a young college professor, which discussed the five things students should never say to …
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Fighting for a Voice at the Table, Philadelphia Charter School Teachers Rally for Unionization
The future of teachers attempt to unionize their school is unwritten. However, with all eyes on Philadelphia's efforts to privatize, characterize and profitize public schools, their struggle is one …