Education – Page 44 – People's World

National Education Association demands Trump Ed Secretary DeVos quit

February 9, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

On the first anniversary of DeVos’ controversial confirmation (Vice President Mike Pence had to break a 50-50 Senate tie on her confirmation last year.) the NEA said DeVos “failed in the job.”

College for all in California: Taxing the rich to pay for it

February 6, 2018 By Chuck Collins

If the California initiative passes in November, it will serve as a model to the nation for how to both reduce concentrated wealth and expand college opportunity.

Republicans target college student aid

January 4, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

Just like the Republican tax plan, it puts corporate profits before students, asking families and students to pay more for a lower quality education.

Despite protests, Oakland schools cut $9 million from budget

December 18, 2017 By Marilyn Bechtel

“I’ve been fighting against budget cuts since I was in kindergarten,” Oakland Technical High School senior Eleanor Davis told the school board.

New Deal art, Blackfeet language preservation among projects receiving NEH grants

December 15, 2017 By Special to People’s World

“These new NEH grants exemplify the agency’s commitment to serving American communities through investing in education initiatives, safeguarding cultural treasures, and illuminating the history and values that define our shared heritage.”