Tag: Charter Schools

North Carolina: Democrats Gain Control of House in State Legislature!

Education & Learning
In 2010, the Tea Party movement enabled rightwing Republicans to win both houses of the North Carolina state legislature,...

Carol Burris: A Big Night for Public Schools

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Last night was a big night, a great night for public schools, writes Carol Burris, executive director of the...

Texas Public Schools Are Under Attack: Consider the Case of Austin

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A journalist in Texas wrote the following. He/she lives in Austin and requested anonymity to avoid reprisals. I have...

Julian Vasquez-Heilig: A Win by Gina Hinojosa Would Dramatically Change Education in Texas

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Julian Vasquez-Heilig is a scholar and activist who has been a leader in studying and promoting equal access to...

Why Reading Fiction Matters

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Did you know that reading fiction is inportant for your social and emotional development? Did you know the the...