Education
Friday, July 26, 2024
34 Years of the ADA
New York disability-rights advocates are celebrating the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The 1990 …
Friday, July 26, 2024
Harris addresses educators at national convention in Houston
Thousands of teachers, support staff, school nurses and bus drivers heard from Vice President Kamala Harris> on Thursday at their convention in …
Friday, July 26, 2024
As court decision looms, a push for better NC school funding
As summer winds down and North Carolina students prepare to return to school, the focus shifts to the urgent need for better public education funding…
Friday, July 26, 2024
Harris touts student loan forgiveness, 'Fighting for Future'
Student loan forgiveness took center stage on Thursday at the American Federation of Teachers conference. The Biden administration has canceled more …
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Teachers' conference unites IL educators for improving schools
Some Illinois educators made their way to Texas this week for an American Federation of Teachers convention. AFT is one of the nation's largest labor …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
OR university helps region avert rural 'brain drain'
A university in eastern Oregon is figuring out ways to prevent rural 'brain drain.' Eastern Oregon University was officially designated "Oregon's Rur…
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
MN educators join national calls for democracy, better working conditions
Politics and education reform are among the major topics at a national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members this week, including some …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Hunger is another struggle for Arkansas 'ALICE' residents
By Mary Hennigan for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop Rock…
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
IN students face stricter attendance rules, new reading requirements
As students in Indiana head back to school, they will encounter some stricter classroom rules, including new reading requirements and a tighter …
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
NY teachers union launches pro-public education campaign
New York's United Federation of Teachers union is launching a campaign to bolster public education. It comes as public schools' role as a social …
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Ohio teachers voice concern over educator stress, burnout
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, is arguing for the continued role of unions in addressing economic inequality and …
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Politics take center stage at national convention for educators
After a historic weekend, politics turned out to be the major topic Monday at the national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members…