Systemic change requires that students, families and teachers collectively serve as designers of education.
Education & Youth
The pandemic and school privatization schemes continue to bleed students and funding from public school systems.
Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos sided with Charles Koch over students at every turn. She won’t be missed.
Critics say the moral outrage expressed by resigning cabinet members rings hollow after years of enabling Trump.
Advocates argue that a permanent free meal program in public schools would help eliminate child hunger.
The University of Pennsylvania is exempt from property taxes, which Philly’s public school system relies on.
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Miguel Cardona, tapping a third Latinx person to join his cabinet.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to reopen schools one day after her stay-at-home order expires.
Late homework, shut-off cameras and technological problems during remote learning have led to charges of truancy.
The remarks come after the billionaire dismissed student loan forgiveness as “government gift-giving.”