Education – Page 54 – People's World

New federal education aid bill: Teachers unions weigh in

November 20, 2015 By PAI

NEA, AFT, and AFSA lobbied their lawmakers long and hard to change the No Child Left Behind law.

California State University faculty ready to strike

November 18, 2015 By David Trujillo

The California Faculty Association demonstrated in front of the California State University Board of Trustees headquarters.

Today in history: President Truman proposes national health program

November 18, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Truman said, "The health of American children, like their education, should be recognized as a definite public responsibility."

Today in labor history: Mechanics and tradesmen unite in New York City

November 17, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Today, this organization continues through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs, including tuition-free evening instruction in trades-related education.

Washington State electorate gives green light on important issues

November 10, 2015 By Tim Wheeler

Tacoma voters approved a ballot measure to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2018, a partial victory.