Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joins the podcast to talk about the tough challenge educators face as schools across the country reopen this fall.
By Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Jesse Lee, Chris Ford, Dwayne Greene, and Adam Peck
PODCAST
Despite its pledge not to make political contributions, the DeVos family continues to give millions to far-right issues and candidates.
By Ulrich Boser and Perpetual Baffour
COLUMN
Although Arizona Rep. McSally’s exact stance on education is unclear, her alignment with congressional Republicans’ agenda on public education threatens teachers, schools, and students in her state.
By Will Ragland and Ulrich Boser
COLUMN
Some incumbent governors up for re-election this year are trying to convince voters that they will be champions for education—but their track records tell a very different story.
By Lisette Partelow and Jessica Yin
COLUMN
Worker Attack Tracker: President Trump is rolling back protections to ensure that Americans can be safe on the job, receive fair pay and benefits, save for retirement, access high-quality training programs, have a voice in their workplace, and not be discriminated against at work.
By David Madland, Karla Walter, Alex Rowell, Zoe Willingham, and Malkie Wall
REPORT
Policymakers should heed Wisconsin’s warning—attacks on public-sector workers are harmful for states.
By David Madland and Alex Rowell
ISSUE BRIEF
Gov. Jeb Bush has presented himself as a moderate candidate who wants to restore Americans’ right to rise up the economic ladder. But his affirmative action ban lowered access to college in Florida and decreased economic opportunity.
By Kristen Ellingboe and Anna Chu
FACT SHEET
An infographic from Jeremy Ayers shows how Gov. Romney has repeatedly changed his tone on education policy.
By Jeremy Ayers
COLUMN
An infographic from Jeremy Ayers shows how President Obama and Gov. Romney approach education differently.
By Jeremy Ayers
COLUMN
Gov. Romney’s plan to improve education lacks the detail and depth the public should expect from a presidential candidate, writes Jeremy Ayers.
By Jeremy Ayers
ISSUE BRIEF