What the Washington State Supreme Court Decision on Charter Schools Achieved
Weren't parents told when they enrolled their students in the charter schools that the schools might close at any time pending a Supreme Court decision?
View ArticleWashington's Charter School Fight—Let's Set the Record Straight
Why all the flurry of activity over charter schools in our state? It's the money, of course.
View ArticleSnuffing out Democracy—the Struggle over Mayoral Control of Seattle’s School...
The people have no voice or control over how their children are educated or by whom.
View ArticleTo Kill a Vampire: The Continued Resurrection of Charter Schools in...
The people keep saying "no."
View ArticleThe Attack on Teachers Goes to College
This is the corporatization of our public schools.
View ArticleBetsy DeVos Pushes Online Learning
“Anytime and anywhere” looks like a costly approach to education.
View ArticleGorsuch’s Record Reveals Ruthless and Cruel Decisions
A look at lesser-known decisions by Trump's high court nominee show how students, teachers, and the disabled have been hurt.
View ArticleTrump and Devos Ignore Science, but This High School Teacher and His Students...
Most of my students have only deepened their commitment to do what Trump will not: honestly explore and enact how best to live on Earth.
View ArticleFour Things Betsy DeVos Doesn’t Want You to Know about Education Tax Credits
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is a big fan.
View ArticleVoucher Vocabulary: A Guide to School Voucher Programs by Any Other Name
In all their forms, vouchers treat public education as a cash cow
View ArticleWhat Does #MeToo Mean for Schools After the Rollback of Title IX?
It’s past time public K-12 schools to come to terms with sexual assault—especially as federal protections come under attack.
View ArticleThe Battle in Seattle Against Yet Another Charter School Invasion
Washington State has been saying no to charter schools for over a decade. But advocates continue to push the issue, sometimes in devious ways.
View ArticleOregon Teachers Walking off the Job May 8 Want Us All to Do Better
“My labor is mine and mine alone to give or withhold, Siegel tells me. “This day of action is a small step toward waking up the working class to the real power they possess when they organize and act...
View ArticleWhy ‘School Choice’ is Rooted in White Supremacy
A new book highlights how the movement to privatize education started with the effort to keep schools segregated.
View Article‘Coronavirus Capitalism’ Is Coming for Public Schools
Amid the pandemic, superintendents are gaining the power to sell out public education for private gain.
View Article
