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Human Rights Day
The International Federation of University Women (IFUW) affirms and emphasises the right to education as a standalone international human right and an enabler of numerous other human rights, which …
Chomsky Turns 86: Happy Birthday, Noam
Dan Falcone revisits some of his best interview questions to Noam Chomsky.
Not Education for Peace, Not Peace for Education, but Education as Peace
We have reached a tipping point in history where we must introduce education as peace not only in high-risk countries, but throughout the whole world.
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Los Angeles and New York Pin Down School Kids and Then Say It Never Happened
All school districts in the country are required to tell the federal government how many times kids have been restrained in their schools. But some districts aren't following through.
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Racism and the Charter School Movement: Unveiling the Myths
Schools should be grounded upon cultural inclusiveness, social justice and economic democracy, not profit potential.
Public Schools and Logic 101 for George Will
Public schools have an obligation to provide an education for our children. That means all of our children, including those with disabilities.
The Tulsa Test-Defyers: We Won’t Give Tests That “Rob Children of Their Educational Liberties”
The brave actions of Karen Hendren and Nikki Jones are sure to inspire other educators around the nation who believe that education has to be about more than eliminating …
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They Believe in Teachers and in Education for All: Why Finland’s Kids Often Top League Tables
The Finns have often been characterised as a nation whose belief in the power of education is strong.
Henry Giroux: Current “Reforms” Attempt to Drive Young People Out of Democracy
Henry A. Giroux discusses education privatization and the marginalization of youth.
Arts Students Are Motivated More by Love of Subject Than Money or Future Careers
Science and engineering subjects are often presented as better career choices for students than the arts or humanities.