Education – Page 85 – People's World

College in the Rustbelt

January 4, 2012 By Michael Leonard

Ever wonder what it's like to go to college in a declining city?

Blame the brain?

January 2, 2012 By Thomas Riggins

Some scientists believe they have discovered why people commit human atrocities. It's our brains, they say.

Pell grants under fire

December 21, 2011 By John Case

The president's emphasis on education means that free or highly subsidized subsidized higher education should be an explicit part of the domestic policy agenda.

Chicago mayor aims to aggressively privatize schools

December 9, 2011 By John Bachtell

The mayor's plan will affect 10,000 students, mostly Black and Latino, and result in the firing of 600 teachers, principals, building maintenance, cafeteria and other workers.

The voucher swindle hits New Jersey

December 5, 2011 By Norman Markowitz

Do former officials of the Bush administration and other right-wing Republican-connected people who lead these groups have any interest in educating working class and minority students?