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Video: Dennis Kucinich rocks the DNC

NEA President Reg Weaver at pre-DNC labor rally

Illinois leaders speak at DNC

As Democrats rally for unity behind Barack Obama’s run for president at their party’s national convention in Denver, the opening day featured appearances by labor, state and city leaders from Obama’s home state, Illinois. President of...

Stephanie Tubbs Jones and Labor Day

CLEVELAND — While still in mourning and shock at the unexpected Aug. 20 death of Ohio Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the Greater Cleveland community will celebrate her life in an unprecedented Labor Day parade and festival,...

Survey says support for No Child Left Behind Act takes a dive

In an election year, the issue of education is usually front and center, especially policy that shapes and directs the way children succeed or fail. A recent survey by Education Next and the Program on Education...