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Public Schools
The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools
A new book by Dr. Monique Morris examines the particular ways Black girls are affected by the school-to-prison pipeline.
Should US Public Schools Eliminate Homework?
Excessive homework is creating stress, not learning, for many U.S. students.
Another State Could Soon Insert Anti-Abortion Propaganda Into Public Schools
Republican-backed legislation in Ohio would mandate that teachers use anti-choice talking points in sex ed classes.
What School Segregation Looks Like in the US Today
U.S. school segregation is higher than it has been in decades, even in the absence of overtly segregationist laws.
19 States Still Allow Schools to Beat Their Students
In permitting this heinous practice, the U.S. once again proves itself exceptional in its capacity for violence.
How Teach for America Evolved Into an Arm of the Charter School Movement
Teach For America has evolved into an informal but vital ally of the charter school movement.
Making US Schools Less Great Again
Divestment in education is occurring in every single state in the nation.
Officer Attack on Teen Reignites National Debate on Cops in Schools
While many high schools nationwide lack counselors on staff, 67 percent have a police officer.
From Pre-K On, US Schools Privilege the Already Privileged
Current public school funding reveals a centuries-old harsh truth: Children in the U.S. are not equally valued.
The Oakland Teachers Strike Is a Direct Challenge to Neoliberalism
The Oakland teachers’ strike is a watershed moment for U.S. labor.