How the DeVos Family Is Buying Political Sway Ahead of the Midterm Elections
Despite its pledge not to make political contributions, the DeVos family continues to give millions to far-right issues and candidates.
Trump’s Plan to Decimate Public Education
School choice proposal could divert billions of dollars to private schools.
Federal Aid Does Not Increase Public College Tuition
Trump’s Plan to Eliminate the Department of Education is Yet Another in a List of Terrible Ideas
100 Days Agenda
A Progressive Vision for Higher Education: A View from Washington
Rep. McSally’s Position on Education Would Hurt Arizona’s Teachers and Schools
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.
Too Little, Too Late for Many Gubernatorial Candidates on Education Funding
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.
President Trump’s Policies Are Hurting American Workers
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.
Attacks on Public-Sector Unions Harm States: How Act 10 Has Affected Education in Wisconsin
Policymakers should heed Wisconsin’s warning—attacks on public-sector workers are harmful for states.
Opportunity for Some
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.
Infographic: 5 Romney Flip-Flops
An infographic from Jeremy Ayers shows how Gov. Romney has repeatedly changed his tone on education policy.
Infographic: Obama v. Romney: K-12 Education
An infographic from Jeremy Ayers shows how President Obama and Gov. Romney approach education differently.
Romney’s Paltry Education Plan
Gov. Romney’s plan to improve education lacks the detail and depth the public should expect from a presidential candidate, writes Jeremy Ayers.
The Ryan Budget’s Pell Grant Cuts Put College Out of Reach for Low-Income Students
Stephen Steigleder explains how Rep. Ryan's budget plan would negatively affect Pell Grants, making college unaffordable for many low-income students who rely on the aid to get a higher education degree.