Betsy DeVos and the Privatizers She Backs Have Met Their Match

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 24, 2019 Los Angeles teachers' big win against charter school expansion and lack of funding for public schools could be an indication of what's to come. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tens of Thousands of L.A. Teachers Cut Class to Strike

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jan 14, 2019 Some 30,000 striking teachers braved a downpour to tell school district officials about what needs to change before they'll return to class. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Urban Communities of Color Seemingly Want No Part Charter Schools

By Jeff Bryant / Independent Media Institute Dec 5, 2018 Parents and grassroots organizations are pushing for elections as the only way to hold schools accountable. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The School Privatization Agenda Has Taken a Hit

By Jeff Bryant / Independent Media Institute Nov 22, 2018 Among the positive signs from the recent midterm elections is the pushback against privatizating public education in the U.S. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Who, Exactly, Is Title IX Meant to Protect?

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Nov 20, 2018 Betsy DeVos’ latest proposals would hurt survivors, activists say. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ivanka Trump Used Personal Email for Government Work: Report

The Associated Press Nov 20, 2018 A new report indicates the president's daughter and White House aide likely violated public records rules. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: The Economy Is in Much Worse Shape Than It Looks

Robert Reich / Truthdig Oct 15, 2018 Unemployment is down to 3.7 percent, but jobs are less secure than ever. So much for the president's favorite talking point. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich Exposes One of the Right’s Favorite Cons

Robert Reich / Truthdig Sep 10, 2018 Deregulation is just another form of trickle-down economics in which the gains go to the top and the rest of us bear all the risk. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Back-to-Screwed (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Aug 30, 2018 Things aren’t looking good for education, higher or lower. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Betsy DeVos’ Latest Proposal on Guns Is Almost Beyond Belief

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Aug 30, 2018 The education secretary's proposal to divert federal funds from needed programs to arm teachers in the classroom is a terrible idea and might be against federal law. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

DeVos Weighs Federal Funding for Arming Teachers

Ilana Novick Aug 23, 2018 The Department of Education is exploring the idea of using a grant program to put guns in schools, a departure from decades of education policy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

DeVos Plan Makes It Harder for Defrauded Students to Get Loan Relief

COLLIN BINKLEY / The Associated Press Jul 25, 2018 The proposal, which aims to replace a set of Obama-era rules that were never implemented, draws praise from the for-profit college industry but sharp criticism from advocacy groups that represent student borrowers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )