Randi Weingarten on Labor Day and Threats to Public Education PodcastAugust 29, 2024 Randi Weingarten on Labor Day and Threats to Public Education Randi Weingarten discusses the significance of Labor Day and how Project 2025 and MAGA extremists are threatening U.S. public schools. Aug 29, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 7 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
Laura Meckler on Dream Town and Equity in Schools PodcastNovember 2, 2023 Laura Meckler on Dream Town and Equity in Schools Laura Meckler, education writer for The Washington Post, joins the show to talk about her new book and racial equity in schools. Nov 2, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Mishka Espey
The education investments we need to make In the NewsNovember 3, 2022 The education investments we need to make In an op-ed, Akilah Alleyne argues that the United States has an urgent need to invest in schools and teachers. Alleyne argues that MAGA extremists are trying to brush past the investment challenges facing our schools and instead they focus their efforts on pushing for book bans. Nov 3, 2022 CNN Akilah Alleyne
Becky Pringle on Supporting Students and Educators This School Year PodcastSeptember 8, 2022 Becky Pringle on Supporting Students and Educators This School Year This week, Daniella sits down with Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, to discuss the national teacher shortage, student performance, and ways to make schools safer and more equitable. Sep 8, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 2 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli
The MAGA Dream of Ending Federal Education Funding Would Be an American Nightmare ArticleJuly 25, 2022 The MAGA Dream of Ending Federal Education Funding Would Be an American Nightmare Sen. Rick Scott’s education plan would cut the funding equivalent of 433,000 public school teachers, eliminate Pell Grants, and zero out programs for students with disabilities. Jul 25, 2022 Will Ragland
Too Little, Too Late for Many Gubernatorial Candidates on Education Funding ArticleOctober 9, 2018 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. Oct 9, 2018 Lisette Partelow, Jessica Yin
Trump’s Plan to Decimate Public Education ArticleOctober 12, 2016 Trump’s Plan to Decimate Public Education School choice proposal could divert billions of dollars to private schools. Oct 12, 2016 Neil Campbell, Ulrich Boser, Will Ragland
Trump’s Plan to Eliminate the Department of Education is Yet Another in a List of Terrible Ideas ArticleSeptember 1, 2016 Trump’s Plan to Eliminate the Department of Education is Yet Another in a List of Terrible Ideas Supporting and protecting the country’s students should be a priority of every president. However, Donald Trump is again proposing to eliminate or drastically cut the U.S. Department of Education. Sep 1, 2016 Will Ragland, Ulrich Boser
Infographic: 5 Romney Flip-Flops ArticleAugust 30, 2012 Infographic: 5 Romney Flip-Flops An infographic from Jeremy Ayers shows how Gov. Romney has repeatedly changed his tone on education policy. Aug 30, 2012 Jeremy Ayers
Infographic: Obama v. Romney: K-12 Education ArticleAugust 30, 2012 Infographic: Obama v. Romney: K-12 Education An infographic from Jeremy Ayers shows how President Obama and Gov. Romney approach education differently. Aug 30, 2012 Jeremy Ayers
Romney’s Paltry Education Plan ReportAugust 30, 2012 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. Aug 30, 2012 Jeremy Ayers
The Ryan Budget’s Pell Grant Cuts Put College Out of Reach for Low-Income Students ReportAugust 28, 2012 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. Aug 28, 2012 Stephen Steigleder