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UCLA’s Patent War in India Prevents Access to Prostate Cancer Treatment
Prostate cancer patients from low-income areas where a life-saving drug was tested can no longer afford it.
Back to School and Straight to the Picket Line
Thousands of teachers -- buoyed by inspiring displays of solidarity -- are fighting for long-overdue raises.
As the School Year Begins, More Teachers Across the Country Could Soon Strike
The combative spirit that first took root in West Virginia is still spreading.
Schools Need Resources, Not “School Resource Officers”
There are better ways to keep students safe.
North Carolina Protesters Topple Confederate Statue “Silent Sam”
Students denounced school administrators for refusing to remove the symbol of racism and oppression.
How Native American Children Benefit From Trauma-Informed Schools
Awareness of children’s mental health needs is increasing.
West Virginia Teachers’ Fight Is Still Ongoing: Will They Strike Again?
Without funding for the public employees' insurance, the small raise they earned won't make a difference, say teachers.
Teaching for Black Lives and Bearing Witness Through Poetry
A public school teacher describes how her class uses poetry to assert identity and justice.
Low Literacy Rates, Lack of Education Funding Fuel Cycle of Incarceration
Some states' attempts to make education less accessible to prisoners flies in the face of common sense.
This Ohio Bill Will Make Transgender Youth Suffer
A new bill would require teachers to “out” trans youth to their parents and restrict education about identity.