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Schools
Disproportionate Suspensions of Black Students Reveal Racism in School Discipline
From suspensions to arrests, Black students are more likely to be disciplined in US public schools than white students.
Campbell Brown: The New Leader of the Propaganda Arm of School Privatization
The former anchor is helping the billionaire-backed charter lobby spread the gospel of education reform.
The FBI Has a New Plan to Spy on High School Students Across the Country
Under new guidelines, Muslim students will be disproportionately targeted - but all young people will be suspect.
Military Exploits School Testing Opt Out Campaign
Thousands of high school seniors may be taking the military's enlistment exam to fulfill a graduation requirement because they opted out of controversial tests when they were juniors.
Georgia Bill Plans to Bring Prayer Back Into Public Schools
Why are some Christians fighting to bring prayer back anyway?
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Why Is My Kindergartner Being Groomed for the Military at School?
In the US, young children are primed for military recruitment before they're old enough to ask questions. How can we push back?
Public Education: An Opt-Out Victory in New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo retreats from attempts to reduce public education to a series of standardized tests. What comes now?
A Primer on the Damaging Movement to Privatize Public Schools
Schools need a complete transformation in what and how students learn - not the Common Core State Standards and standardized tests.
US Education and the Meaning of Terrorism: An Interview With Richard Falk and Lawrence Davidson
Scholars Richard Falk and Lawrence Davidson discuss US Middle East policy, academia in a post-911 world and terrorism.
Restorative Justice Gives Our Children Dignity in US Schools
It's time to implement restorative justice principles in all institutions serving US youth.