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Disenfranchised by Misinformation: Victoria Law on the Millions Who Can Vote — but Might Not Know It
Across the nation, almost 6 million people are prohibited from voting as a result of state felony disenfranchisement laws.
Milwaukee Educators Thwart School Takeover Scheme
If the Wisconsin legislature had gotten its way, private charter companies would have taken over.
How the Federal Government Is Using the US’s Concern With Bullying as an Excuse to Spy on Teens
The Obama administration's directive for the Feds to coordinate local bullying prevention efforts is raising serious civil rights concerns.
Faculty Strike in Pennsylvania Ends: Why Penn State Professors Were Absent From the Picket Lines
Penn State's faculty lack a union, pay transparency and job security. And faculty fear retaliation by the university's administration.
A Battle Looms for Burlington Teachers
In Vermont, a battle is pitting teachers against a school board determined to drive through an austerity agenda.
Shaheed: Children Prepare for Early Death in a Palestinian Refugee Camp
They await their turn to be the shaheed.
Women’s Boat to Gaza: 13 Activists Detained by Israel, Weeks After US Approves $38 Billion in Military Aid
A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying food, medicine and other humanitarian aid was intercepted and seized last week by the Israeli Navy.
The Case for a Right to Education
A new lawsuit shines a light on our educational system.
New Grants Announced: Education Department Continues to Pour Millions Into Charter School Black Hole
The Department of Education announced it's approval of $245 million in grants under the federal Charter School Program.
A Mom’s Plea for Library Books Brought in 15,000 — and Transformed Her Small Town
People from all over the country— including authors Sherman Alexie and Neil Gaiman — sent books to reopen the rural school library.