The coronavirus legislation enacted thus far is a good start, but doesn’t do nearly enough for students and educators—especially in light of school closures, the switch to online instruction, and the intense strain on state budgets we know is coming. Now is the time to begin pushing for more funding where we know it is…
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is using the coronavirus crisis to revive her failed push to privatize education. This time, she’s calling for “microgrants” instead of vouchers. But the impact would be the same: robbing the public schools that educate 9 out of 10 students of funding, robbing the public of accountability, and diverting taxpayer dollars…
By Amanda Menas The COVID-19 outbreak has been especially trying for students and educators as more and more districts across the country close schools. Educators are helping to make sure low-income students don’t go hungry, scrambling to convert lessons to online platforms, and figuring out how best to communicate with students and families. Instead of…
Many educators who were engaged in community organizing around the census refuse to let up now, despite the unprecedented challenge of the pandemic.
The 45 million Americans who owe a collective $1.4 trillion in federal student loans are getting much-needed relief from Congress in its latest COVID-19 package.