Tag: schools

The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).

Headbutting and friction continue in the battle of big ideas vs. entrenched leadership.

A return to a normal that was never good enough.

DeVos’ entire tenure has centered on shafting low-income students and their families—the very people she’s supposed to protect.

"Though Americans are optimistic about a return to in-person learning, there is angst among teachers, parents, and America at large about how to keep our schools safe if the virus isn't fully contained."

To make an impact on lead hazards in America’s schools, there needs to be transparency.

"The concern is that while we are not taking much action, children are being damaged on a generational level."

"Without compliance inspections, the EPA cannot know whether schools pose an actual risk of asbestos exposure to students and personnel."

DeVos’s plan would use federal Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to pay for firearms and to train educators in their use.

It's a devious double whammy: Taxpayers are giving money to the corporations and then paying a second time to meet the needs of the underfunded public schools.