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.
Education Policy » Charter Schools
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.
August 17, 2018
Education Policy
A new “report card” grades each state on commitment to public education and resistence to charter schools and voucher programs. How did your state rank?
August 3, 2018
Educators in Action
The bad news is that the demands and pressures on our schools are growing. The good news is that the nation is finally looking to educators for solutions.