Truthout
Education & Youth
Teachers Are Rising Up to Resist Neoliberal Attacks on Education
Teachers in LA are rejecting forms of pedagogical terrorism that aim to remove students from politics.
The Radical Worker Politics of the Los Angeles Teacher Strike
Since the strike began, support for UTLA demands among LA residents increased to 80 percent.
What’s Next for Public Education in 2019
We have the power to reverse the trend toward neoliberal education reform that predates Trump and DeVos.
Universities Want a Cut of Students’ Future Income
Universities, backed by private investors, are offering education for a cut in students' future income.
LA Teachers Demand Moratorium on Charters as Strike Begins
Teachers are also demanding fully funded schools, smaller class sizes and additional support staff.
More Solutions Needed for Campus Hunger
A new federal report lays out the scope of the problem but falls short when it comes to solutions.
How Activists Are Moving the Dial on Student Loan Debt
With student debt at over $1.4 trillion, grassroots organizations want sweeping change on a national level.
US Corporations Are Micromanaging Curricula to Miseducate Students
Corporate curricula have an agenda: promoting capitalism at the expense of open inquiry.
Kids in the Classroom Can Help Single Moms Rise From Poverty
Educators across the US are adopting a policy to allow children in classes, and allowing more parents to stay in school.
Normalization of Racist “Academia” Threatens Students of Color
Satoshi Kanazawa's “scholarship” has created a hostile environment on campus for women and people of color.