Providence, R.I., dilemma: tax the rich or fire teachers
City officials are planning major slashes, but "tax the rich" bills could help Providence avoid those damaging cuts.
Campus rally and teach-in slam Ohio education cuts
Faced with the prospect of massive cuts and hikes in tuition and fees, hundreds of students at Ohio University took part in a teach-in, a rally and a march last week.
Nashville sound: Solidarity
400 union members and supporters gathered at the State Capitol here to show solidarity with workers in Wisconsin.
Philly students, teachers assail top-down school “reform”
A spirited rally by 500 parents, students, teachers and others Feb. 25 protested decisions the district is imposing in the name of "school reform."
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.
For disabled, questions abound on Race to Top
Special education funding was doubled this year, but Race to the Top has more questions than answers, and doesn't address full funding in the long-term.
Baltimore backs Oct. 2 march
The City Council has voted unanimously to endorse the October 2 One Nation Working Together march, and a local coalition is working to fill 100 buses.
Chicago activists renew call for independent, progressive politics
On Chicago's southwest side, a renewed call for independent and progressive politics takes hold, and a new teachers' union president challenges school closing policy.
Teacher funding added to war spending bill
Lawmakers who want to prevent thousands of teacher layoffs but oppose spending more money on the war in Afghanistan face a dilemma in Congress this week.
NY Progressive Caucus demands: Tax the rich
NEW YORK - As Mayor Michael Bloomberg's budget axe chops at public workers and services, a large section of the City Council wants another solution: tax the rich.
