May 22, 2020
Education Policy
When asked this past week if she was using the crisis to push private school vouchers, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos replied, “Absolutely.”
Education Policy » Charter Schools
February 13, 2020
Education Policy
In her latest book, Diane Ravitch explains how efforts to disrupt and privatize public education are doomed to failure.
September 13, 2019
Education Policy
Massachusetts voters rejected raising the cap on charter schools in 2016. The charter industry forged ahead anyway. Public school advocates were ready.
August 21, 2019
Teachers and Their Classrooms
What’s new in public education this year? We see some trends emerging, including trauma-informed education, virtual reality, and more.
June 18, 2019
Education Policy
Refusing to stand by as their schools lose libraries, arts and music rooms, and computer labs, educators and parents are fighting back.
May 10, 2019
Education Policy
Does your state have charter laws that fall short of protecting students and leave taxpayers on the hook for fraud, waste, and abuse? Probably.
February 20, 2019
Education Policy
For the second time in 12 months, West Virginia educators have launched a statewide strike to stand up for students.
February 1, 2019
Education Policy
The ground is shifting under the charter school industry as educators lead a national uprising against school privatization.
December 20, 2018
Educators in Action
2018 saw a historic mobilization by educators and big wins on election night. But the usual suspects made sure the news wasn’t all good.
October 26, 2018
Education Policy
Poor performance and shoddy financial practices have plagued the sector for years. Political pressure may finally bring oversight and accountability.