Education
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Youth Organizations Demand an End To Police in Schools
Working with the Center for Popular Democracy, youth organizations have created a list of demands for the new Congress and White House to end the presence of police in schools. Read more
Mar 15, 2021
How Teachers Unions Deployed Campaign Cash in 2020
Teachers unions have long been a force in Democratic politics, making millions in campaign donations. Their political giving in 2020 shows they continue to be major players. Read more
Dec 23, 2020
Activist and education theorist Bettina Love speaks at TEDxUGA in 2014. Image via YouTube/screenshot.
Abolition in the Classroom: A Look at Bettina Love's Brave New World
As the Movement for Black Lives pushes into more mainstream institutions, the next frontier is education, where Love is advancing a vision for how to take on systemic racism in schools. Read more
Dec 23, 2020
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This Progressive Research Group Is Helping to Fight for Better Teacher Pay
Teacher pay is one of EPI's most pressing issues. While most sectors of the economy have been hard-hit over the past two decades, teachers have been hit especially hard. Read more
Nov 15, 2020
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These Groups are Working to Make College Free and Reduce Student Debt
Once an idealist's dream, tuition-free college and canceling student loans have entered mainstream politics. These groups are trying to make them a reality. Read more
Nov 8, 2020
The Top 4 Democratic Donors at the University of California
The UC system has long been a goldmine for Democrats looking for campaign cash. Here are a few of its most prominent donors Read more
Nov 8, 2020
Public and Private Sectors Team Up to Close Digital Divide in California
The California Bridging the Digital Divide Fund will serve as a resource to provide devices, connectivity and digital learning support for students, teachers and their families. Read more
Sep 28, 2020
