"Let us work," say government workers
It's hurting our communities, said demonstrators in downtown Detroit protesting the tea party led government shutdown.
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Philadelphia's families, teachers unions and other school worker unions as well as students have responded with a rousing "Hell no, our schools are not for sale."
Chicago school boycott demands elected school board
Hundreds of students, parents and community activists joined a rally and march Aug. 28 supporting a one-day Chicago school boycott to protest the destruction of public education.
President Obama rolls out higher education plan
President Obama debuted his new proposal for curbing costs of higher education.
U.S. faults accreditation panel in City College of San Francisco ruling
In a significant win for City College of San Francisco, the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter that could turn the tables on the accrediting agency.
City College of San Francisco: 99% vs. corporate education reform
The teachers union and the Save CCSF coalition believe that the agency is following a corporate agenda in the fight over accreditation of the San Francisco college.
Across generations: Nation’s students continue progressive fight
The United States Student Association held its 66th annual National Student Congress at the Hotel Heldrich July 19-24.
Florida’s Dream Defenders convene their own legislative session
The Dream Defenders, a multi-racial human rights organization of youth, began their takeover of the Florida Statehouse last week.
Student loan rates set to double as July 1 deadline looms
On July 1 interest rates for federally subsidized Stafford Loans will double for 7.4 million students unless Congress takes action.
Shocking new cuts will gut Chicago schools
After closing 50 schools, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools are cutting elementary and high school budgets tens of millions of dollars.
