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Cry Freedom: A Lifer’s Lament
Still, I will survive. I will endure. I will keep trying to live with hope.
Why Jesuit Universities Should Adopt Sanctuary Status
It is essential universities both secular and religious stand with refugee, immigrant and undocumented communities.
In the Wake of Her Confirmation, Here’s What Betsy DeVos Could Mean for the Nation
Considering the reality of DeVos being confirmed, many of us have now been left wondering: "What is going to happen?"
How to “Make America Great”: Invest in Its Children
Many children don't receive the kind of nurturing support they need in order to grow up to be mature, thoughtful and informed citizens.
The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Is Not a Substitute for Education
JROTC has been overlooked by education researchers.
School Choice Is Not Serving the Most Disenfranchised
CounterSpin interviews Kevin Kumashiro on Betsy DeVos.
An Abridged Glossary of Corporate Education Reform
Disaster struck when the Senate confirmed the controversial Trump Secretary of Education nominee, billionaire Betsy DeVos.
Charles Koch Ramps Up Higher Education Funding to Fuel His Own Interests
Koch has funded higher education since the 1970s — but donations have been ramping up in the past two years.
Two Pennsylvania University Presidents Hypocritically Endorse DACA, While Rejecting Sanctuary Campus Status
Two of Pennsylvania's biggest universities are playing both sides, endorsing DACA but rejecting the sanctuary campus designation.
Rep. Maxine Waters: DeVos Is a Billionaire Wannabe Teacher Who Doesn’t Care About Public Education
Betsy DeVos is perhaps Trump's most contested pick among a group of controversial Cabinet nominees.