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Cashing in on Kids: 172 ALEC Education Bills Push Privatization in 2015
ALEC's agenda would transform public education from an accountable institution that serves the public into one that serves private, for-profit interests.
Students Assert Their “Right to Dissent” in India
A new era in public debate and polarization has dawned in India following the government's crackdown on students all over the country.
The FBI Has a New Plan to Spy on High School Students Across the Country
Under new guidelines, Muslim students will be disproportionately targeted - but all young people will be suspect.
Teachers Who Staged “Sick-Outs” Declare Victory Against Detroit Schools’ Emergency Manager
Some union members worry the work is not done until local control is returned to Detroit's schools.
Dark Money: What Might the Money Media Cover if They Weren’t Covering Trump?
When Americans were asked recently what they fear most, It was corruption of government officials.
The Tune of Inclusion: Why Not Change the Face of Music Education Now?
It is up to educators in this country to change those outcomes for the future by becoming more inclusive now.
Georgia Bill Plans to Bring Prayer Back Into Public Schools
Why are some Christians fighting to bring prayer back anyway?
Thousands of Former Child Refugees Deported to Afghanistan and Iraq
The findings raise serious concerns about what happens to child asylum seekers when they turn 18.
A Bold Shift to Make Public Schools Serve Poor Students
Schools in poor neighborhoods turned into community schools - combining rigorous instruction with a broad social support system.
Nonviolent Resistance in the South Hebron Hills of Palestine
No child's walk to school should involve armed soldiers and fear of sometimes being chased and assaulted by angry adults.