Parents occupy Oakland school to protest closures
Parents and teachers occupying Lakeview Elementary School since June 15 say they plan to stay until the district agrees to keep their school and four others open, reversing its decision to close them as of the end of the school year.
Tulsa implements ALEC anti-public-school agenda
The city of Tulsa has consistently pushed to cut funding for projects that benefit the taxpayers.
Library closing plan will shut people out
If the mayor's budget is approved, it will reduce Memphians' library access by nearly 25 percent.
Thousands protest Philly school closings, layoffs
Responding to a call by SEIU, more than a thousand people marched through downtown and rallied in front of the School Reform Commission offices.
Republican war spreads to students
Republican senators today filibustered the Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act. Their action threatens to create havoc with the economy, and wreck the country's future.
Philly school "restructure" plan meets stiff opposition
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.
Obama pushes for lower student loan rates
President Barack Obama is on the road again, this time to warn students about a pending interest rate hike on college loans if Congress doesn't act.
Poll: Arizonans oppose right-wing agenda
Arizonans, including self-identified Republicans, overwhelmingly oppose the extreme legislative agenda being pushed by lawmakers at the Statehouse.
Progressive alliance charts new course for Latin America
Over 250 people, including students, teaches, unionists, and political activists, attended the two-day conference on this city's north side.
California protesters say: Tax millionaires to fund higher education
Their number one demand is to pass the millionaires' tax now.
