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I Moved to Florida to Teach Despite Right-Wing Censorship. Here’s Why.
I’m confident our union can organize sufficiently to fight back against Gov. Ron DeSantis’s war on public education.
AR Teachers Will Teach AP African American History Despite Retaliation Fears
Educators will teach the course despite a recent law weakening rules protecting them against unjust dismissals.
GOP Book Bans and Democratic Divestment Both Created Crisis for Public Libraries
The current battle over libraries doesn’t tell the larger truth about decades of disinvestment by both parties.
New 4% Tax on Wealthiest Residents Will Fund Free School Meals in Massachusetts
Twenty-six percent of children in the state are food insecure, according to the U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey.
Judge Rules Against Right-Wing Think Tank Efforts to Block Student Debt Relief
A lawsuit attempted to stop the Biden administration from canceling debt of roughly 804,000 borrowers.
Arkansas Will Not Recognize AP Black History for Credit, Only European History
One critic of the state's action described it as “racism pure and simple.”
Despite Reversing AP Psychology Ban, Some Florida Schools Still Won’t Teach It
Florida students continue to struggle with a board of education more interested in political ideology than academics.
Amid Extremist Attacks on Higher Ed, We Must Go Beyond Diversity and Inclusion
The framework of diversity, equity and inclusion isn’t radical enough to truly challenge the spheres of power.
Idaho’s Teacher of the Year Winner Leaving State Following Right-Wing Harassment
The educator was attacked for discussing world cultures and for recognizing the existence of the United Nations.
Massachusetts to Become 8th State to Make Universal Free School Meals Permanent
Rep. Ayanna Pressley urged Congress to “follow suit and make this a reality for every child who calls America home."