5 questions for Oklahoma teacher-turned-state-Senator Carri Hicks
Oklahoma teacher Carri Hicks talks about her vision for education as she prepares to take office.
Victory! Educators ran and won in critical races across the country
The historic wins of Election 2018 include hundreds by educators who will serve in state legislatures, where critical education decisions are made.
There’s only one education champion in Wisconsin’s race for governor
By Amanda Litvinov / photo courtesy of WEAC Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has taken to calling himself a “pro-education governor”—a laughable claim to educators in the state. Here are just a few reasons to question Walker’s commitment to education: During Gov. Walker’s first five years, he cut state funding for K-12 schools by $1.2 billion.…
Meet Megan Crawford: A young California teacher who is ready to run
By Kira Barrett Megan Crawford, who is in her fourth year teaching 6th-grade math and science in Redondo, Calif., also teaches an elective in geography, coordinates the gifted and talented program, and founded her school’s cheer squad. Did we mention she is working on a master’s degree in public administration at the University of Southern…
Kansas public schools at stake in governors race; Laura Kelly is the choice of educators
By Amanda Litvinov UPDATE: The voters of Kansas have spoken: No more of the failed policies of former Gov. Sam Brownback. Read below to learn more about Laura Kelly’s education plan. The voters of Kansas face a clear choice on Election Day: Return to the failed policies of former Gov. Sam Brownback, or recommit to…