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Thousands out on the picket lines at Chicago schools today

April 1, 2016 By Earchiel Johnson And John Wojcik

Teachers picketed outside all of the public schools in Chicago's Hyde Park section this morning.

South Carolina voters want to reverse damage by GOP state government

February 27, 2016 By Roberta Wood And Larry Rubin

South Carolinians desperately need better paying jobs, more accessible health care and better schools, but Governor Haley is using a $400 million surplus for tax cuts for the wealthy.

Chicago parents in 160 neighborhoods join teachers in demanding school resources

February 17, 2016 By Roberta Wood

In Chicago, the issue of getting the resources kids need is particularly urgent.

Shady bond deals at root of Chicago school funding crisis

February 11, 2016 By John Wojcik And Roberta Wood

Over a billion dollars of taxpayer money will be diverted from Chicago's school children to high interest loan payments to bankers over the next three decades.

Teacher sickouts close almost all Detroit schools

January 20, 2016 By Mark Walton

Nearly all Detroit Public Schools (DPS) are closed Wednesday, as teacher sickouts which began last week continue.