Can educators in California’s largest nonunion public school district—in a county that flipped to Trump—upend a 65-year tradition?
Education in America
Universities and the Coming Storm
It’s difficult for colleges to defend democracy if they aren’t run democratically.
School Violence and Misplaced Faith in Cellphones
Phones don’t stop bullets or fights.
The Movement to Free Schools of Smartphones Is Winning
Evidence shows that phones harm children and education. A growing number of schools are paying attention.
Why Workers Deserted a Neoliberal Democratic Party
Herewith, a union leader’s suggestions on why they left and how to win them back.
Student Debtors Could See Hopes Vanish Under Trump
Not just mass debt relief, but borrowers promised debt relief through various programs could be denied those benefits in the next presidential term.
A Win for Kentucky Public Schools
Kentucky voters soundly rejected sending taxpayer dollars to private schools, showing yet again that Kentuckians stand with public educators.
In Minnesota, Teens Show Up for Democracy
Thanks to dedicated state programs, young Minnesotans get to flex their voting muscles early.
Breaking the Public Schools
Red states are enacting universal education vouchers, threatening budget calamity and potentially degrading student achievement.
The Self-Imposed October Surprise
The Education Department’s protections for student loan borrowers who have missed payments end today.
