Education Reform

Chicago Teachers Push Back Against Neoliberal Education Reform

Chicago Teachers Push Back Against Neoliberal Education Reform Chicago Teachers Push Back Against Neoliberal Education Reform

In Chicago, teachers aren’t just fighting for a fair contract—they’re fighting to stop the education reform agenda that dominates the national debate.

Sep 11, 2012 / Matthew Cunningham-Cook

Why Strike? Hear It From a Chicago Teacher (VIDEO) Why Strike? Hear It From a Chicago Teacher (VIDEO)

Twenty-six thousand teachers and school staff are expected to join the picket lines in Chicago Monday. Why? 

Sep 10, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Dana Goldstein: Schools Are Not Businesses

Dana Goldstein: Schools Are Not Businesses Dana Goldstein: Schools Are Not Businesses

The classroom and the boardroom are two very different worlds.

Jul 19, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

No Child Left Behind Lives On

No Child Left Behind Lives On No Child Left Behind Lives On

The New York Times asks whether the law has been “nullified.” It hasn’t been.

Jul 6, 2012 / Dana Goldstein

Don’t Like Sports? Three Other Reasons to Be a Fan of Title IX Don’t Like Sports? Three Other Reasons to Be a Fan of Title IX

Even the non-sporty among us have likely benefited from its enforcement.

Jun 25, 2012 / Bryce Covert

What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket? What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket?

With different backgrounds but matching policies, the former Minnesota governor is on Mitt’s short list for running mate. 

Jun 18, 2012 / Ben Adler

Arne Duncan: Fund Community Colleges, Not Prisons Arne Duncan: Fund Community Colleges, Not Prisons

On Tuesday, the secretary of education spoke bluntly about our nation’s values.

Jun 14, 2012 / Dana Goldstein

Chicago Teachers Union Votes 90% Pro-Strike (Update) Chicago Teachers Union Votes 90% Pro-Strike (Update)

On Monday, 90% of Chicago Teachers Union members voted to support a strike if one is called.

Jun 12, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Romney Proposes Return to Bush Education Policy Romney Proposes Return to Bush Education Policy

Education reform is back in fashion, but the Tea Party won’t be pleased.

May 24, 2012 / Ben Adler

Chicago Teachers Turn Up the Heat on Rahm Emanuel (VIDEO) Chicago Teachers Turn Up the Heat on Rahm Emanuel (VIDEO)

Don’t take your eyes of Chicago yet. The NATO protests may be over, but city politics are heating up.

May 23, 2012 / Laura Flanders

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