Education, K-12

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump’s Plan to Decimate Public Education

School choice proposal could divert billions of dollars to private schools.

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.

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.

How Does the Federal Government Help Schools Improve?

Middle-Class Societies Invest More in Public Education

David Madland and Nick Bunker argue that strengthening our middle class will be good for our educational system and for our economy.