Education
Students strike vs. standardized tests, school closings (with video)
April 24, 2013High school students went on strike today, refusing to participate in the second day of standardized testing.
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Obama’s student loan plan: Short-term gains, no solutions
April 23, 2013With the economy still "depressed" and student debt at an all-time high, policymakers and students should be discussing reforms to the way interest rates are calculated.
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$1 trillion in debt, students lobby Congress for action
April 11, 2013College activists lobbied Congress for relief last month during the United States Student Association's annual legislative conference.
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A Chicago neighborhood fights for its school
April 11, 2013The action at Herbert is one of 61 school closures, mergers and turnarounds announced by CPS. It will be the largest number of school closures in U.S. history.
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Move money from wars to jobs and education? Let’s discuss
April 11, 2013Tax Day, April 15, is a good time to reflect on the country's federal spending priorities. Especially during this deep economic and jobs crisis.
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