Teachers and students support Obama’s education budget
President Obama's education budget is being applauded as a sign of the administration's commitment to public schools and higher education.
Doomsday scenario for Calif. budget cuts
Brown’s proposals call for some $12.5 billion in cuts, mostly to programs serving human needs.
‘Stop breaking the law’ protest tells Chicago charter school [with video]
The battle for union recognition by charter schoolteachers has grown as charters have assumed a larger presence in the city.
Lost chance for school desegregation led to today’s woes
A landmark 1974 Supreme Court case was a failed opportunity to strike a blow at school segregation in Michigan and around the nation, and we continue to suffer the consequences.
Flush with taxpayer cash, for-profit schools seek to quash oversight
WARNING: Career schools may be hazardous to your financial and educational health.
Anti-segregation march planned for Raleigh
Quality education is seen by the organizers as linked to other issues, with the groups calling for "a broad, 14-point people's agenda."
Cuomo budget axe chops health care, education
NEW YORK - Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo presented his proposed state budget yesterday, Feb. 1, unveiling huge spending cuts to social services, especially education and health care.
Students: reaching Obama’s goal means investing in education
Student leader say achieving Obama's goal will require courage from both parties to invest in education instead of making politically expedient spending cuts.
National outrage: Akron mother jailed for putting kids in suburban school
The case of Kelley Williams-Bolar, an African American resident of Akron, Ohio, highlights the ongoing problems of racism and segregation in our country.
Hundreds in Ohio protest in-coming Kasich administration
Thirty-six hours before Republican and former Fox News contributor John Kasich was sworn in as Ohio’s governor, people from across the state rallied voicing strong objections to his anti-labor, anti-environment and anti-student agenda.
