schools
Biden draws cheers at AFT convention
July 31, 2012The vice president was introduced by Jill Biden who taught for 13 years in a public high school and continues teaching full time at Northern Virginia Community College, even as she serves as the "Second Lady."
Read moreTulsa implements ALEC anti-public-school agenda
June 8, 2012The city of Tulsa has consistently pushed to cut funding for projects that benefit the taxpayers.
Read moreA sickening situation in Philadelphia schools
May 1, 2012The entire district is being dismantled and replaced by a for-profit system operated on behalf of the city by private corporations and charter schools; I'm so sickened.
Read morePhilly school “restructure” plan meets stiff opposition
April 30, 2012As this city's School Reform Commission prepares to roll out a plan for the radical "restructuring" of one of the nation's largest school districts, resistance is building.
Read moreTeachers stand up and fight
February 28, 2012Teachers with Alliance/AFT of Dallas picketed outside the administration office of the Dallas Independent School district before the board meeting on Feb. 23.
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