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Right-Wingers Are Pushing to Take Over School Boards in Leadup to Midterms
The left must have an inclusive, diverse, united front against the right's threat to destroy public education.
The Supreme Court Is Poised to Make Critical Decisions in School “Culture War”
The justices are inviting the right’s classroom politics into the courtroom. Our social movements need to answer.
As COVID Surges, Teachers in Chicago Are Up Against a Wall of Neoliberal Cruelty
Chicago teachers are voting on proposed terms for in-person learning amid Mayor Lori Lightfoot's neoliberal governance.
Instead of More Support, Schools Have Upped Demands on Teachers During Pandemic
Those in charge are driving educators to the breaking point by doubling down on more of what already wasn't working.
After Chicago Teachers Vote for Remote Learning, City Cancels Classes Instead
Union leaders said the decision was necessary and made with “a singular focus on student and community safety.”
Tuition Debt Financing Companies Help For-Profit Colleges Stay in Business
Most of the companies that service for-profit colleges’ student debt operate under the radar of government regulators.
Sanders Urges Biden to Cancel All Student Loans After Biden Announces Freeze
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that the student loan payment pause will be extended until May.
Rep. Ro Khanna Implores Biden to Act on Student Loan Debt
The Biden administration's plan to restart payments in February could hurt Democrats in the upcoming midterms.
Amid Staffing and Mental Health Crises, Teachers Say Test Prep Is Wrong Priority
Short staffing, emotionally vulnerable students, stress and safety have been major issues in schools this year.
Warren, Sanders Request 8 Million Student Loan Borrowers Be Moved Out of Default
With over 8 million people in default over student loans, the lawmakers say that such a move could boost the economy.