Public Education
Chicago activists renew call for independent, progressive politics
July 15, 2010On Chicago's southwest side, a renewed call for independent and progressive politics takes hold, and a new teachers' union president challenges school closing policy.
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New Jersey forces families into “pay to play” scheme
July 5, 2010Ever since the November elections, the New Jersey middle class has been under attack from their newly-elected governor, Chris Christie.
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New York City rally in solidarity with University Of Puerto Rico students
May 19, 2010On the rainy afternoon of May 18, hundreds converged in front of the Manhattan office of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA), The group, made up of political, student and community representatives, came to demonstrate...
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Chicago students walk out to protest education cuts
April 9, 2010More than 500 high school students walked out of classrooms at public schools city wide to massive education budget cuts.
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Parents beware
March 3, 2010While campaigning for the presidency, Barack Obama made it clear that education would be among his top three priorities. Unfortunately, he's starting off on the wrong path.
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