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NYU Contract Faculty Poised to Vote on Unionization
A “yes” vote would create the largest union of full-time, nontenured track faculty at a private US university.
“Back to Normal” Pandemic Policies Are Harming Those Most in Need of Protection
Public health advocates in California and Oregon fear contagion as public schools implement relaxed COVID policies.
Over a Dozen States Are Failing to Comply With Day Care Reporting Requirements
Since 2014, states are required to report how many children die, are injured or abused in child care. Some still aren’t.
Florida Bill Would Ban “Identity Politics” in Teacher Preparation Programs
“Florida politicians keep seeking to impose limits on discourse and conversation in our classrooms,” one advocate said.
In My Classroom, Storytelling Helped Unlock New Perspectives on Palestine
As a teacher, I see it as my responsibility to bring Palestine into my classroom, despite my fear of facing retaliation.
Doctors Say Gender-Affirming Care Bans Are “State-Sanctioned Medical Neglect”
Gender-affirming care bans “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse,” a new report says.
University of Michigan Faculty Call for College to Divest From Israeli Companies
“We hope this serves as precedent for future faculty-led divestment initiatives on university campuses,” SJP said.
Palestinian and Muslim Harvard Students Demand Investigation Into Harassment
“On top of worrying about my family’s safety in Palestine, I’m living in fear of being attacked,” a student said.
The Uber Rich Are Funding “National School Choice Week” to Attack Public Schools
The school privatization PR stunt is a pet project of the Gleason family and Koch family fortunes.
I Refuse to Endorse Zionism, So I Am Resigning From My Leadership Position
I have experienced unrelenting pressure from Florida Atlantic University to disavow my anti-Zionist ethical commitments.