Columbia Law Professor Smeared by Israel Supporters Could Lose Her Job
The university recently deposed tenured law professor Katherine Franke as part of an investigation stemming from an interview she gave to “Democracy Now!” in January.
Tag: Education
Content focused on public schools, colleges and universities or the Department of Education. From current events and student debt, laws passed that affect the education system.
Thou shalt teach religion in schools? Activists, parents and pastors object
Forcing students to review the Ten Commandments and the Bible overall could expose them to sexism, racism and queerphobia, those suing over policies in Oklahoma and Louisiana say.
What can we learn from ‘supercommunicators’?
Communication is homo sapiens’ superpower. A pretty ballsy assertion, right? Ballsy because it elevates us from our animal kin. Ballsier still because – well, let’s be frank – most of us are pretty rubbish at it.
‘Extremely low pay’ cited at U.S. Senate hearing as prime reason for teacher shortage
“The No. 1 solution to addressing the issues we face must be increasing teachers’ salaries,” said Arthur, who teaches at Meadowlark Elementary School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Texas A&M Wants to Keep Emails About Leonard Leo’s $15 Million Gift Secret
The donation, one of the largest in the school’s history, was made as right-wing megadonor Leo shopped a new law school center.
What can you do with a degree in degrowth?
Barcelona offers the world's first master's program in degrowth. Graduates share their experiences bringing those values into the job market.
An Illinois School District’s Reliance on Police to Ticket Students Is Discriminatory, Civil Rights Complaint Says
Civil rights groups are asking the Dept. of Education to force Rockford Public Schools in Illinois to stop discriminatory discipline involving police.
Leonard Leo Built the Conservative Court. Now He’s Funneling Dark Money Into Law Schools.
Leonard Leo built the Conservative Supreme Court. Then his plan for a $25 million research center at Cornell fell apart. So he took his money to Texas A&M.
26 Red States Sue Biden For Protecting LGBTQ+ Students
Twenty-six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration over changes to Title IX aiming to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in schools.
Pennsylvania bill could prevent schools from barring homeless students
State law allows school districts to lock homeless children out of class during residency disputes. That may soon change.
Some Universities Chose Violence. Others Responded to Protests by Considering Student Demands.
At least seven schools have reached an agreement with students around investment transparency and exploring divestment from Israel.
Chicago’s Dancing Crossing Guard Wins Award
Tammy Anderson will be one of four crossing guards honored at a ceremony Thursday.
Letter to Republican Voters—please read it
Dear Republican voters, I hope you will take the time to read this letter with an open mind. I want your eyes to be open to all of the gaslighting.
Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance
Protest movements can look very different depending on where you stand, both literally and figuratively.
Amid Israel-Hamas war, colleges draw lines on faculty free speech
University policy forbids staff from using the college’s resources, to take a position on any ongoing public policy controversy like the Israel-Hamas war.
