Students
Conn. vigil remembers slain youth
January 19, 2012Young people organized a candlelight vigil to remember the 34 people who were killed in 2011, and to highlight the link between joblessness and violence.
Read moreCollege in the Rustbelt
January 4, 2012Ever wonder what it's like to go to college in a declining city?
Read moreConnecticut youth lead fight for jobs
December 19, 2011Youth groups are focused on linking the problem of youth violence to the lack of job opportunities.
Read moreChicago mayor aims to aggressively privatize schools
December 9, 2011The mayor's plan will affect 10,000 students, mostly Black and Latino, and result in the firing of 600 teachers, principals, building maintenance, cafeteria and other workers.
Read moreThe voucher swindle hits New Jersey
December 5, 2011Do former officials of the Bush administration and other right-wing Republican-connected people who lead these groups have any interest in educating working class and minority students?
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