Privatization – Page 19 – People's World

The truth about teacher tenure

September 11, 2012 By Michael Shulman

A fight over teacher tenure is now raging because so-called education reformers have set their sights on destroying public education under the guise of saving it.

“Won’t Back Down” draws controversy

August 30, 2012 By Susan Webb

The soon-to-be-released film "Won't Back Down" is already drawing criticism from teacher and public school advocates.

Union fights scheme to privatize NYC parking meters

August 6, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

If New York's 90,000 meters are sold, private owners would reap profits for years while the city would be left with an annual $150 million revenue hole for decades.

Beware: “Pro-child” groups press corporate schools agenda

July 10, 2012 By Susan Webb

The Change.org petition site recently dropped the misleadingly named "StudentsFirst" and "Stand for Children" as paying clients.This came after public pressure including a counter-petition by a Chicago teacher.

Families to Bloomberg: don’t cut our kids

June 4, 2012 By Gabe Falsetta

Under the banner "A Better New York for All," City Councilor Jackson set the tone for the day: "Youth services is our number one priority. We are going to fight tooth and nail until the cuts...