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Protesters force retreat on plan to dismantle Philly public schools

June 4, 2012 By Ben Sears

A coalition of parent, community, student and labor groups brought their message to the Philadelphia city School Reform Commission

Thousands protest Philly school closings, layoffs

May 25, 2012 By John Vago

Responding to a call by SEIU, more than a thousand people marched through downtown and rallied in front of the School Reform Commission offices.

A sickening situation in Philadelphia schools

May 1, 2012 By Michael Leonard

The 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.

Philly school “restructure” plan meets stiff opposition

April 30, 2012 By Ben Sears

As 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.

War on women extends to workplaces

April 23, 2012 By Teresa Albano

There are disturbing trends regarding war on women and the workplace, especially public sevtor workers, including teachers, and hotel and hospitality workers in the private sector.