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Teachers’ Movements Gain Community Support by Centering Social Justice
Raising demands for the common good was key to the successful teachers' strikes, says activist teacher Gillian Russom.
From Science to Art, US Teachers Educate Students on Climate Change
Despite growing pressure from deniers, teachers are helping students understand and act to combat climate change.
Trump Supports “Bible Literacy” Classes in Public Schools
At least six states have introduced “Bible literacy” bills that would allow schools to teach the Christian Bible.
What’s Next for Public Education in 2019
We have the power to reverse the trend toward neoliberal education reform that predates Trump and DeVos.
Bake Sales Can’t Fix School Funding Pinch Caused by Corporate Tax Cuts
No amount of corporate philanthropy can replace corporate taxes as a source of funding for public schools.
Technology Access Gap Leaves Millions of Students Struggling to Keep Up
Not having access to the internet and computers outside school puts millions of children at a huge disadvantage.
Why New York State Should Guarantee Public Education Through College
Every child needs guaranteed access to a debt-free education to reach their full potential in the 21st century.
The Right Wing in the US Has Long Tried to Destroy “Government Schools”
Historian Nancy MacLean argues that privatizing public education is a dream of the radical right dating back to the segregationist South.
Secondary Education Is Borrowing Ideas From Early Childhood
The silliness has a purpose: it allows kids to build relationships and take some time to play: two key parts of learning.
Will Betsy Devos Carry Out Donald Trump’s Assault on Public Education?
Education under the control of private companies means the primary purpose of schooling becomes the pursuit of profit.