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Rojava’s Revolution Begins in the Classroom
Rojava’s education system is built around curriculum promoting gender equality, ecology and social inclusivity.
Democratic 2020 Candidates Focus on Public Education at Historic Forum
The Democratic Presidential Forum on Public Education was organized by unions, civil rights and education groups.
We Must Overcome Our Atomization to Beat Back Neoliberal Fascism
Movements in Chile, Colombia and Ecuador have gained momentum by resisting the isolation imposed by neoliberalism.
Chicago Teachers Didn’t Win Everything, But They’ve Transformed the City
The two-week walkout will also likely have reverberations for teachers and other union members outside of Chicago.
Chicago Teachers Celebrate End of Historic Strike After 11 Days
Thanks to grassroots pressure, the city agreed to bring on more nurses and limit class size.
John Taylor Gatto Challenged the Ideas Inherent in US Mass Schooling
Gatto envisioned an education system that placed freedom and justice above technology and efficiency.
High-Tech School Surveillance Is Harming Students of Color
Deploying surveillance technologies will exacerbate the disproportionate punishments faced by marginalized students.
Let’s Never See Another First-Grader in Handcuffs
It is far past time to end the school-to-prison pipeline that starts in early childhood.
Early Childhood Programs Are More Segregated Than K-12 Schools
Home-based programs are largely responsible for segregation, a report finds.
Will Chicago Teachers Be Next to Strike?
Educators are demanding smaller class sizes and increased staffing.