Educators use congressional recess to warn lawmakers about destructive Trump-DeVos budget
Washington teacher encourages other educators to use their voices to take a stand against the Trump-DeVos budget.
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Educators take bold steps to challenge schools and communities to have a conversation about race
“There isn’t an educator that I know that says the work we do is easy.”
The first Indian American elected to Congress talks immigration, bolstering public schools
U.S. Rep Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) sit down with Education Votes to share her thoughts legitimized hate and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
Students push Seattle school board to support ethnic studies as central to the American experience
The Seattle school board got the message loud and clear—if they missed it in the chants and signs demanding “Ethnic Studies Now!” from the students, educators, and parents who packed last week’s public hearing, they heard in the flood of public testimony.
Federal education law adds critical supports for homeless students
Homeless liaison Jonathan Houston–who has experienced homelessness himself–cheers promising new provisions in ESSA.
Send a Valentine to these 4 friends of public education
The governors of Virginia, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota have all taken a stand for their state’s public schools.
Trump anti-immigrant orders meet defiance amid concern for students, families, American values
Many people do not view the immigration in Trump’s us-versus-them world view, especially when it comes to students and their families.
Unless Congress restores funding, many rural schools face new era of austerity
If federal lawmakers care about the needs of rural families, they should act now to ensure funding for rural schools.
Schools in city after city act to reassure, protect undocumented students
The presidential election set off a firestorm of anxiety in schools, and in response districts are being increasingly vocal about protecting the rights of students.
North Carolina, Montana and Utah gubernatorial victories bode well for students, public schools
These governors, whose policies affect the day-to-day lives of residents in multiple ways, view educators as partners.