Students strike vs. standardized tests, school closings (with video)
High school students went on strike today, refusing to participate in the second day of standardized testing.
Obama's student loan plan: Short-term gains, no solutions
With the economy still "depressed" and student debt at an all-time high, policymakers and students should be discussing reforms to the way interest rates are calculated.
$1 trillion in debt, students lobby Congress for action
College activists lobbied Congress for relief last month during the United States Student Association's annual legislative conference.
A Chicago neighborhood fights for its school
The action at Herbert is one of 61 school closures, mergers and turnarounds announced by CPS. It will be the largest number of school closures in U.S. history.
Move money from wars to jobs and education? Let’s discuss
Tax Day, April 15, is a good time to reflect on the country's federal spending priorities. Especially during this deep economic and jobs crisis.
