Public Education
New York City rally in solidarity with University Of Puerto Rico students
May 19, 2010On the rainy afternoon of May 18, hundreds converged in front of the Manhattan office of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA), The group, made up of political, student and community representatives, came to demonstrate...
Read moreChicago students walk out to protest education cuts
April 9, 2010More than 500 high school students walked out of classrooms at public schools city wide to massive education budget cuts.
Read moreParents beware
March 3, 2010While campaigning for the presidency, Barack Obama made it clear that education would be among his top three priorities. Unfortunately, he's starting off on the wrong path.
Read moreNew York City threatens to evict public school in favor of charter
February 22, 2010Privately-run, publically-funded charter schools are pushing out successful public schools in competition for scarce resources, leading to more segregation, more inequality.
Read moreRally: Stop closing schools, education is a right
February 27, 2009CHICAGO – It’s the worst feeling, said Paula Bullard, mother of five, when you have to tell your children that their school is closing. Bullard’s children go to South Chicago elementary in the South Shore neighborhood....
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