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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.
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Students to Teach for America CEOs: You Are “Complicit” in Attacks on Public Education
The campaign against TFA is about something bigger than one organization.
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GIFroux: In Defense of Public School Teachers in a Time of Crisis
Let's talk about teachers, and what we think about them.
A New Rebellion for Lunch and Recess!
The rally to defend lunch and recess time at the Wednesday Seattle school board meeting was an overwhelming success.
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North Carolina Tells Charter School Chain It Can’t Keep Administrator Salaries Secret
The schools' management company, which receives millions in public funds each year from the schools, says that the salaries paid to school administrators should be considered a trade secret.
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Enough Talk About Grit: It’s Time to Talk About Privilege
Lessons that promote “effort” as a mask for privilege do far more harm to our students than good.