Education – Page 89 – People's World

Columbus Day questions

October 10, 2011 By Sara Joseph

On this Columbus Day, let's consider the discrepancy between how newcomers are celebrated in our history but ostracized in our society.

35 states get an F on teaching civil rights

September 29, 2011 By Joe Sims

When it comes to teaching civil rights, schools in the South have a more rigorous approach than nearly every other region of the country.

Protests in Spain against austerity cuts gain wide support

September 27, 2011 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

The European Union and European Central bank are forcing European nations saddled with heavy debt loads to cut public services. Spain is among them.

Hypocrisy and exploitation in college sports

September 22, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

In an important new article, historian Taylor Branch argues that the very structure of college sports is based on student-athletes that generate billions of dollars for universities and private companies but in return they're left earning...

Chicago Southeast Side rally for teachers (with video)

September 2, 2011 By Scott Marshall

Teachers, steelworkers, electricians, firefighters and other union members, their families and supporters, rallied here on the Southeast Side to defend teachers and union rights.