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Virginia Caucus of Rank-and-File Educators Votes to Unionize Richmond Schools
The union victory in Richmond could pave the way for other teachers’ unions to emerge in the South.
Indiana School Allows Parents to Opt Students Out of Black History Month Lessons
The school district said it's examining the matter, assuring parents that it's dedicated to “teaching about the facts.”
Iowa Republican Authors Bill Demanding Cameras in Every Classroom in State
Opponents of the bill say it infringes on teachers' and students' privacy rights.
Lawmaker Wants Teachers Punished for Lessons Contradicting Students’ Religion
Teachers who violate the proposed law would be charged a $10,000 fine.
Many “Parent” Groups Opposing Masks and CRT Are Actually Driven by Dark Money
The Trump era has fueled a resurgence in white supremacist and anti-equality forces, particularly in education.
Students Are Walking Out of School Rather Than Returning to an Unsafe “Normal”
The upsurge of student protests across the U.S. is a reaction to a nationwide “return to normal,” no matter the cost.
Right-Wingers Are Pushing to Take Over School Boards in Leadup to Midterms
The left must have an inclusive, diverse, united front against the right's threat to destroy public education.
Hundreds of Thousands of Children Are Homeless — and the Problem Is on the Rise
With the end of the federal eviction moratorium, experts fear child homelessness is even higher than the data suggests.
As COVID Surges, Teachers in Chicago Are Up Against a Wall of Neoliberal Cruelty
Chicago teachers are voting on proposed terms for in-person learning amid Mayor Lori Lightfoot's neoliberal governance.
Some Schools That Canceled Contracts With Police Are Still Bringing in Officers
Instead of spending on police, schools should hire more people who can “help kids not be angry,” say student advocates.