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Mitch McConnell Leads Effort to Deny Millions of Children Free School Lunches
Republicans are pushing to block an extension of the free school lunch waiver.
Despite Right-Wing Backlash, Racial Justice Education Is Still on the Rise
Many educators are continuing to teach students the true history of the United States.
“Pick Up the Pen, Joe”: Biden Faces Rising Pressure to Cancel Student Debt
Activists are calling on the president to fulfill his campaign promise.
Bomb Threats Menace Historically Black Colleges During Black History Month
This month has seen more than a dozen bomb threats against historically Black colleges and universities.
Indiana School Allows Parents to Opt Students Out of Black History Month Lessons
The school district said it's examining the matter, assuring parents that it's dedicated to “teaching about the facts.”
From Banning Books to Burning Them, the Right Is Threatening Education
The cathedral silence of libraries is being replaced with the sound of furious screaming and the smell of burned pages.
West Virginia Students Stage Walkout After School Hosts Christian Revival
The school district claims the assembly was optional, but students weren't allowed to leave the event.
Hunger-Striking Teachers Say School Closures Will Hurt Black and Brown Kids
The hunger strike across multiple Oakland schools has empowered many to speak up against longtime systemic racism.
Iowa Republican Authors Bill Demanding Cameras in Every Classroom in State
Opponents of the bill say it infringes on teachers' and students' privacy rights.
Jamaal Bowman, Jeff Merkley Propose Bill to End College Legacy Admissions
Opponents of legacy admissions say that the practice is a form of affirmative action for wealthy white students.