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Chicagoans take to the streets against school cuts

July 23, 2014 By Scott Hiley

The meeting came on the heels of the announcement that CPS was cutting over $50 million from neighborhood schools and diverting it to politically connected charter school.

Teachers unions to Education Secretary Duncan: Leave!

July 18, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The AFT convention has a blunt message for Education Secretary Arne Duncan: You flunk the test of helping the nation's schools and kids, so leave.

At AFT meet, energized resistance to attacks on education

July 17, 2014 By Michelle Kern

An energized resistance to ongoing attacks on education was on display at this year's American Federation of Teachers national convention in Los Angeles.

Moral Monday leader a hit at AFT convention

July 16, 2014 By Rossana Cambron

Teachers heard the iconic leader of the Moral Monday movement in North Carolina characterize them as part of a movement fighting for the very soul of the nation.

Teachers vow to fight anti-labor court rulings

July 14, 2014 By Special to People’s World

"Enough is enough. Teachers are evaluated and their future livelihoods are linked to that. And when they fall short, they should have a chance to improve."