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Angela Davis, Freedom and the Politics of Higher Education
Angela Davis struggled bravely for decades to demonstrate that education is a form of political intervention.
Dignity In Schools Campaign Responds to NRA’s School Shield Proposal
Communities should implement positive approaches in response to gun violence and address the impact of school safety policies on youth of color.
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Atlanta’s Standardized Test Cheating Scandal Runs Through White House
Bill Ayers: Standardized testing incentivizes cheating and is a worthless proxy for learning.
Detroit Schools Emergency Manager Gets Accolades as Children Fall Further Behind
Under an unaccountable system of control, the hardest hit have been the low-income children of Detroit.
Rep. McClintock Responds to Public Outcry – Pledges to Close Corporate Loopholes
A large crowd of students, parents and education advocates gathered at Rocklin City Hall yesterday to demonstrate their opposition to Representative Tom McClintock's vote for the Ryan budget that …
Civil Disobedience Planned in Chicago to Oppose Unprecedented Mass School Closings
Teachers, parents and activists to get arrested protesting the closing of 54 Chicago schools.
Neoliberalism and the Politics of Higher Education: An Interview With Henry A. Giroux
Chronis Polychroniou interviews Henry A. Giroux about neoliberalism and the attack on higher education.
Journey for Justice: Mass School Closings and the Death of Communities
Twenty-two black school districts convened on Capitol Hill for a hearing and rally on mass school closings.
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Chicago Teachers Speak Out Against School Closings – CTU President Karen Lewis Statement on CPS School Closings
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis said the following at a news conference regarding proposed school closings: "We are standing here today in the beautiful Mahaila Jackson …
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Corporate Education Reform Hits San Francisco Community College
Students and faculty are protesting changes proposed under the rubric of