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School Voucher Systems Massively Expanded Thanks to Dark Money Push in 2023
The programs, pushed by big money donors like Betsy DeVos and the Kochs, are undermining public schools across the U.S.
The Right Is Passing Bills That Ban the Teaching of Empathy and Care in Schools
Opponents of social and emotional learning liken increasing emotional intelligence to a left-wing Trojan Horse.
Texas Police Put an 11-Year-Old Into Solitary Confinement
A fifth-grader reported being bullied by his principal. Five days later, he was handcuffed and detained.
Thousands of Teachers in Oregon’s Largest School District Go on Strike
The Portland Association of Teachers is demanding adequate investments in students, schools and educators.
New College Faculty & Students Sue to Overturn Florida’s New Anti-Diversity Law
Senate Bill 266 "deeply offends the First Amendment," the plaintiffs' lawyer said in court on Monday.
Alabama Destroyed $16K Worth of Materials for Teachers Over “Woke” Content
The manuals included advice for teachers on discussing issues related to systemic racism and LGBTQ families.
Layoffs at West Virginia University Expose Right-Wing Trends Sweeping Higher Ed
Unspoken right-wing ideological motivations operate beneath the language of brute financial calculus.
Colleges Say They’re Cash-Strapped Yet Pay Top Dollar for Anti-Union Consultants
Colleges and universities are turning to anti-union “efficiency” experts to address budgetary shortfalls.
Pay Gap Between Teachers, Other Professionals, Is Widest Since 1960s — Report
Teachers across the U.S. are earning 26 percent less in income than other professionals with similar education levels.
Teachers Are Leaving Jobs in Kentucky and Florida as Anti-LGBTQ Laws Proliferate
Laws restricting discussion about race, gender and sexuality have prompted some teachers to leave these states entirely.