Education
Third grade homework: Should U.S. put “illegal aliens” to death?
March 30, 2011A troubling homework assignment asked third-graders, "What is an illegal alien?" and whether the U.S. should put them to death, force them to work in the army or shoot them into outer space.
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Honduran teachers’ protests trigger repression, fight-back
March 29, 2011A strike by teachers in Honduras, which has led to a confrontation with the right-wing government, could have riipple effects.
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Tucson’s Cesar Chavez march says “Save ethnic studies”
March 28, 2011Tucson came out to celebrate the legacy of Cesar Chavez.
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Nation’s largest public college to offer free tuition
March 24, 2011Miami Dade college will begin offering free tuition to local residents and discounted tuition to undocumented students.
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Dallas residents: “Save our schools”
March 24, 2011Students, teachers and even one school board member protested education funding cuts.
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