Education

Philly students, teachers assail top-down school “reform”

February 28, 2011 By Ben Sears

A spirited rally by 500 parents, students, teachers and others Feb. 25 protested decisions the district is imposing in the name of "school reform."

Nationwide actions urge full funding for Head Start

February 28, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Among $61 billion in draconian cuts in the federal spending bill the Republican-dominated House of Representatives passed last week is $1.1 billion in funding for Head Start, a cut of 22 percent.

Shocker: Providence, R.I., officials fire all teachers

February 25, 2011 By Susan Webb

Some are calling the firing of the city's 1,296 public school teachers a "back-door" Wisconsin.

Labor descends on Michigan capital to battle Republican budget

February 24, 2011 By John Rummel

Michigan labor gathered here determined to stop the onslaught of anti-labor bills and budget cuts Republicans are pushing.

Montanans protest Republican assault on working families, environment

February 22, 2011 By Jesse Jack

Montanans assembled at the State Capitol on President's Day to reject the ultra-right state legislature's assault on working families.