Education – Page 59 – People's World

Walking with the poor

February 13, 2015 By Rev. Jim Conn

"The poor you have with you always." Jesus is said to have spoken these words, but he certainly didn't mean that his followers should aim to keep it that way.

Adjunct Prof. Leleua Loupe’s office: the trunk of her car

February 12, 2015 By David Bacon

"At the beginning of the semester," explains historian and lecturer Leleua Loupe, "students don't know history or understand the world around them."

Teachers, unions weigh in as Senate panel starts rewrite of federal education law

February 6, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Ever since Bush's No Child Left Behind, teachers, parents, administrators and lawmakers have been at odds over how to judge schools, kids and teachers.

Obama rolls out budget plan he says will protect workers

February 3, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

President Obama says his proposal for the year starting October 1 would, if enacted, enhance retirement security and improve worker protections for millions of people.

Obama proposes publicly funded community colleges for all

January 14, 2015 By Nedra Pickler

President Obama last week proposed to bring the cost of two years of community college "down to zero" for all Americans.