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Restorative Justice Gives Our Children Dignity in US Schools
It's time to implement restorative justice principles in all institutions serving US youth.
The Struggle for Hawaiian Education
The Hawaiian education movement seeks self-determination for Native Hawaiian students and their communities.
Why Early Intervention Funds Cannot Be Sacrificed
Before lawmakers recess for the holiday, it is critical to highlight the effects these proposed cuts will have.
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How the Myth of the Meritocracy Ruins Students
The biggest problem afflicting students isn't standardized testing - it's our cultural myth of meritocracy.
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When Your Teacher Asks If You Want Fries With That
McDonald's tricks cash-strapped schools into serving up their own students.
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Bankruptcy Is a “Huge Opportunity” to Privatize Schools Says EdBuild
It's no joke for the children, families and educators.
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Schools as Fearmongering Factories: The Case of Ahmed Mohamed
As the US increasingly models its schools after prisons, students are no longer viewed as a social investment in the future.
Five Questions Every Presidential Candidate Needs to Answer About Education
Forget accountability. This time around, the candidates need to address inequality.
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Facing the Complexities of the Charter School Debate
The educational justice movement must balance opposition to privatization with support for the unionization of charter school teachers.
Throwing Public Education Under the Bus
Today's fee frenzy is a race to nowhere.