Education – Page 45 – People's World

Today in history: President Truman proposes national health program

November 18, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Truman said, "The health of American children, like their education, should be recognized as a definite public responsibility."

Today in labor history: Mechanics and tradesmen unite in New York City

November 17, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Today, this organization continues through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs, including tuition-free evening instruction in trades-related education.

Washington State electorate gives green light on important issues

November 10, 2015 By Tim Wheeler

Tacoma voters approved a ballot measure to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2018, a partial victory.

MillionStudentMarch demands end to education profiteering, wage stagnation

November 10, 2015 By Emily Likins

According to the #MillionStudentMarch website, 58 percent of the $1 trillion owed in student loans are held by the poorest 23 percent of Americans.

New Yorkers protest hedge fund-backed charter school ad

October 5, 2015 By Antonia Burrows

Parents, civil rights leaders, elected officials, clergy and advocacy groups rallied outside the NYC Department of Education HQ.