Education
Today in history: Birthday of Julia Lathrop
June 29, 2012Today in history: Birthday of Julia Lathrop, social reformer in the area of education, social policy, and children's welfare.
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Pass the Student Loan Forgiveness Act
June 21, 2012Financial Aid Office, Business Office, Bursar: those are just some of the names that college students dread when it comes time to pay tuition.
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Parents occupy Oakland school to protest closures
June 19, 2012Parents and teachers occupying Lakeview Elementary School since June 15 say they plan to stay until the district agrees to keep their school and four others open, reversing its decision to close them as of the...
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Chicago teachers cast overwhelming strike authorization vote
June 12, 2012With Chicago teachers facing a hostile mayor and Chicago Board of Education in negotiations for a new contract, 90% of teachers union members have voted to authorize a strike.
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Tulsa implements ALEC anti-public-school agenda
June 8, 2012The city of Tulsa has consistently pushed to cut funding for projects that benefit the taxpayers.
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