Education, K-12

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.

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.

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.

The Middle Class Is Key to a Better-Educated Nation

Examining test scores in all 50 states, David Madland and Nick Bunker find that a stronger American middle class is associated with higher levels of academic achievement.

Making Successes Out of Failing Schools

The Center for American Progress Action Fund convenes experts and policymakers to discuss the right prescriptions for turning around low-performing schools.

ESEA Reauthorization: A Crucial Step to Improve Schools

The Center for American Progress Action Fund hosted a discussion this week on why reauthorizing ESEA is important for the future of America’s schools.

Keeping a First Line of Defense for the Jobless

Memo from CAP Action and the National Employment Law Project underscores the need to expand key unemployment programs in the Recovery Act.

Students Can Improve National Service

CAP Action's Shirley Sagawa testifies on expanding national service programs to allow more Americans to get involved.

Strategies for Improving Education: Testimony of John D. Podesta

John D. Podesta testifies to Congress on strategies to improve the Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Federal Incentives Can Grow Preschool

Sens. Clinton, Casey, and a panel of experts visit CAPAF to discuss universal access to early childhood education.

100 Days Agenda

The election has given progressives the opportunity to prove themselves. Here is an agenda for the new Congress' first 100 days.

Failing Grade

During the second presidential debate last year, George W. Bush ventured that "the No Child Left Behind Act is really a jobs act when you think about it."

The 49 Percent Solution?

During the final debate between President Bush and Senator Kerry, the president referred to education as the solution for problems ranging from decisions by corporate leaders to send jobs overseas to the need to raise the minimum wage.