education system
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Analysis
The battle for Chicago’s schools: a referendum on public education in 2024
The 2024 elections are not just about choosing school board members; they are a referendum on the future of public…
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Project 2025: An attack on public education
The Project 2025 education agenda is a plan to privatize and resegregate schools and close the door on any progressive…
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Illinois House moves to reverse Chicago’s decision to keep cops out of public schools
Research has demonstrated that police presence does not keep students safer, while restorative justice practices have shown significant benefits.
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Texas is replacing Houston’s school libraries with ‘discipline centers,’ but the community is fighting back
Librarian positions will be cut and libraries converted into disciplinary areas where misbehaving students will be sent to watch lessons…
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Militant Journalism
Teachers union in Cleveland suburb authorizes strike, demands fair contract
On Oct. 18, the Garfield Heights Teachers Association of Cleveland’s inner-ring suburbs declared their tentative strike date for Oct. 31.
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Militant Journalism
Seattle teachers on strike for contract that meets students’ and teachers’ needs
“We’re out here because we want a contract that reflects the needs of our students and the effort and workload…
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Militant Journalism
Connecting struggles: Abortion access and the fight for an East Oakland elementary school
On July 9, dozens gathered at Parker Elementary School in East Oakland for an art build for abortion rights. Parker…
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Militant Journalism
‘Resources not Receivership’: Teachers union leads fight against state takeover of Boston Public Schools
"What schools need is support and resources, not reprimands and undemocratic takeovers."
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Militant Journalism
White staff says N-word, student assaulted by police at Somerville High School — students speak out!
On May 9, a white staff member used the N-word in front of multiple Black students. Later at dismissal, another…
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Militant Journalism
Brookline teachers strike for one day, win three-year contract struggle
In a single day strike, the BEU strike won a three year long struggle.
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