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Upcoming SCOTUS Ruling Could Starve Public Schools in Favor of Religious Ones
Detractors argue that the ruling could result in a mandate for religious voucher programs in every state.
As Tensions With Iran Escalate, It Is Time to Challenge Empire in the Classroom
Schools must not continue spreading the ahistorical narratives of empire that promote endless wars.
School Closures Can Hit Rural Communities Hard
Closing schools in these communities can lead to significant job losses and a decline in students' academic performance.
College Presidents Aren’t Who We Should Consult About Free Higher Education
Given their self-interest, those with power might be the worst people to ask about transformative policies.
Rojava’s Revolution Begins in the Classroom
Rojava’s education system is built around curriculum promoting gender equality, ecology and social inclusivity.
All Students Should Receive Free School Meals
Recently introduced federal legislation would make free meals mandatory for all public school students.
How Schools Can Sustain Students’ Cultures
New teaching methods focus on building up students from all backgrounds and undoing generations of discrimination.
Is California Saving Higher Education?
California is trying to improve graduation rates and increase funding in the absence of federal action.
As Cities Subsidize Billions for Developers, Teachers Ask, “What About Us?”
Educators are rallying against economic development programs they say benefit corporations at the expense of schools.
Betsy DeVos’s Vision for an Indebted Future? A Robotic Student Loan Chatbot
Automating financial aid with dystopian chatbots and streamlined websites will not solve the student debt crisis.