It’s Election Day in Philadelphia: Will a Trio of Wealthy School ‘Reformers’ Buy the Mayor’s Race? It’s Election Day in Philadelphia: Will a Trio of Wealthy School ‘Reformers’ Buy the Mayor’s Race?
Six weeks after Rahm Emanuel defeated populist, pro-teacher candidate Chuy Garcia in Chicago, public-school advocates are mobilizing for victory in Philly.
May 19, 2015 / Daniel Denvir
Is NYC Punishing Educators Who Advocate for Sports Equity in Schools? Is NYC Punishing Educators Who Advocate for Sports Equity in Schools?
High school students and teachers are embracing civil disobedience—and learning the repercussions.
May 6, 2015 / Maura Ewing
Why Were Atlanta Teachers Prosecuted Under a Law Meant for Organized Crime? Why Were Atlanta Teachers Prosecuted Under a Law Meant for Organized Crime?
To understand the cheating scandal, look to flawed education policy.
Apr 22, 2015 / Daniel Denvir
9 Billionaires Are About to Remake New York’s Public Schools—Here’s Their Story 9 Billionaires Are About to Remake New York’s Public Schools—Here’s Their Story
A Nation investigation reveals how a group of hedge funders are about to get exactly what they paid for.
Mar 19, 2015 / George Joseph
This Is What Happens When You Criticize Teach for America This Is What Happens When You Criticize Teach for America
An internal memo reveals how TFA’s obsessive PR game covers up its lack of results in order to justify greater expansion.
Oct 29, 2014 / George Joseph