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West Virginia Teachers Win Promise of Pay Raise, but Continue Strike Over Soaring Health Care Costs
Some 20,000 teachers and 13,000 school staffers say they'll remain on strike.
On the Last Day of Black History Month, Chicago’s School Board Votes to Shutter Five Black Schools
The controversial vote was held on the last day of Black History Month.
Trump EPA Dissolves Program That Studies Effects of Chemical Exposure on Children
The Trump administration is sacrificing the health of the public in the service of corporations.
As Students Demand Gun Control, Arms Manufacturers Continue Targeting “Next Generation of Shooters”
Congress is facing pressure to pass gun control measures amid the rise of an unprecedented youth movement.
#ArmMeWith: Teachers Lead Opposition to Trump’s Plan to Give Educators Guns
Teachers across the country are speaking out.
#NeverAgain: Parkland Students Lead Thousands in Rally to Demand Gun Control Legislation
The Florida State Capitol building was crowded with thousands of students, teachers, and parents yesterday.
The 9/11 Hijackers Were Iraqis, Right? Teaching in a Time of Wars
Education is crucial to citizenship in a democracy.
Inside the US Military Recruitment Program That Trained Nikolas Cruz to Be “a Very Good Shot”
Pat Elder discusses more.
The “Alt-Right” Is Building a White Nationalist Mass Movement With “Operation Homeland”
The “alt-right” needs to be challenged in the face of its new project.
Department of Education Will No Longer Protect Trans Students Denied Bathroom Access
The safety of trans students isn't important to the department.