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Black-Led, Progressive Homeschool Networks Rise Amid Book Bans, Attacks on DEI
As Trump attacks civil rights protections, a growing number of progressive parents are opting out of public schools.
When ICE Ramped Up Raids, LA Schools Increased Support for Students and Families
Los Angeles Unified School District added 100 summer school sites, extra transportation, and virtual learning options.
Elites Want to Turn Schools Into Factories of Hopelessness. We Can’t Let Them.
“End times schooling” risks turning schools into graveyards for hope — but they can also be greenhouses for resistance.
Measure in GOP Bill Incentivizes School Privatization Funders With Tax Breaks
It allows individuals to avoid paying capital gains tax as a reward for funneling public funds into private schools.
Chicago Teachers Secure Deal for Greener, Healthier Schools
CTU’s new contract includes first-ever green school commitments — led by teachers and activists.
New York Public Schools Uphold DEI Policies Despite Federal Threats
“Diversity is a superpower here in New York City,” said NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.
Department of Education Threatens US Public Schools’ Federal Funding Over DEI
The Trump administration’s threat comes as many school districts are preparing their budgets for the next school year.
Project 2025 Lays Out Broader Goal of Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Ed Dept.
The real target is anything that the government does to make the country more equal, says journalist Jennifer Berkshire.
Trump and GOP Attack Children’s Food Aid in Order to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich
This comes as roughly 14 million children in the US are already food insecure.
School Systems Across US Refuse to Comply With Anti-Trans Executive Order
Multiple school systems released advisories stating that Trump's order mandating discrimination will not be followed.