The Texas governor’s comments on “Plyler v. Doe” could have a chilling effect on undocumented families.
Education
The societal impacts and benefits of early childhood education have been widely acknowledged.
Organized library workers have been the first line of defense against right-wing attempts to control public discourse.
The “parental rights” movement is the latest manifestation of a longstanding effort to erase civil rights.
Both public and private universities have been gradually moving toward market-driven models, creating a “gilded age.”
A pervasive culture of self-dealing, secrecy and mismanagement reflects a systemic failure in higher education.
The school district was at the forefront of a public education model that offered health care, nutritious food and more.
Right-wing attempts to ban books dealing with race, gender identity and sexuality are meeting resistance.
DeVos is promoting a plan that could drain $1 billion from the state’s pool of public school funding over five years.
Until our policies prioritize the knowledge and labor of teachers, the far right will succeed in dominating our schools.