Laura Meckler on Dream Town and Equity in Schools PodcastNov 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 Tent: Taifa Smith Butler on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day PodcastJul 27, 2023 The Tent: Taifa Smith Butler on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Demos President Taifa Smith Butler joins Colin to discuss Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the Biden administration's economic agenda, and extremist attacks on education. Jul 27, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Rose Khattar
Former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education PodcastJul 20, 2023 Former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education Dr. John B. King Jr. joins the podcast to discuss recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and what the future looks like for American students. Jul 20, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Jesse O’Connell on Fulfilling the Promise of an American Education PodcastMar 2, 2023 Jesse O’Connell on Fulfilling the Promise of an American Education Jesse O'Connell joins "The Tent" to discuss affirmative action, the Supreme Court arguments on student debt relief, and MAGA extremist attacks on school curricula. Mar 2, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Jesse O’Connell, 3 More Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Personal StoryDec 12, 2022 Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program The Biden administration’s actions erased the debt of an Arizona school teacher. Dec 12, 2022
School Psychologist Sees Positive Impact of Broadband Investments in Her Community Personal StoryDec 12, 2022 School Psychologist Sees Positive Impact of Broadband Investments in Her Community A Pennsylvania mother looks forward to improved internet access thanks to broadband funding in the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. Dec 12, 2022
The education investments we need to make In the NewsNov 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
What’s the Point? Building a Successful Economy ArticleOct 13, 2022 What’s the Point? Building a Successful Economy Citizens across 11 leading countries see education, regional investments, and cooperation between labor unions and businesses as good ways to build a successful economy. Oct 13, 2022 John Halpin
Becky Pringle on Supporting Students and Educators This School Year PodcastSep 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
What’s Trending? The Good Kind of Canceled ArticleAug 31, 2022 What’s Trending? The Good Kind of Canceled This week’s edition of “What’s Trending” breaks down the spirited response on Facebook and Twitter to President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Aug 31, 2022 Eric Coffin-Gould
Kate Sosin on This Long, Challenging Year in the Fight for LGBTQI+ Rights PodcastAug 25, 2022 Kate Sosin on This Long, Challenging Year in the Fight for LGBTQI+ Rights Kate Sosin, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, joins Daniella to discuss recent legislative and judicial attacks on LGBTQI+ people, the importance of responsible reporting on these issues, and what all of it might mean heading into November. Aug 25, 2022 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Erin Phillips, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Tricia Woodcome, Sam Signorelli, Rachel Lim
Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living ArticleAug 23, 2022 Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living Canceling student loans offers targeted relief crucial to helping households improve their financial security—it is not a decisive factor in battling inflation. Aug 23, 2022 the Center for American Progress Rose Khattar, Zahir Rasheed
5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation ArticleAug 15, 2022 5 Things To Know About Debt Cancellation Student debt cancellation would help people of all ages, reduce the racial wealth gap, and help borrowers weather turmoil in the student loan system. Aug 15, 2022 the Center for American Progress Ella Azoulay, Jared C. Bass, Marcella Bombardieri, 1 More Bradley D. Custer
After President Biden Cancels Student Debt ReportAug 3, 2022 After President Biden Cancels Student Debt Meeting the urgency of the college affordability and student debt crisis will require bold action to restore the promise of opportunity for all Americans. Aug 3, 2022 the Center for American Progress Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell
How the Child Tax Credit Has Helped Arizona Residents Afford Child Care Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 How the Child Tax Credit Has Helped Arizona Residents Afford Child Care An Arizona mother describes the struggle to afford child care and preschool costs for her 3-year-old daughter. Jul 27, 2022
The MAGA Dream of Ending Federal Education Funding Would Be an American Nightmare ArticleJul 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
AFT President Randi Weingarten on How the Trump Administration Failed Our Kids, Parents, and Teachers PodcastSep 11, 2020 AFT President Randi Weingarten on How the Trump Administration Failed Our Kids, Parents, and Teachers 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. Sep 11, 2020 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Jesse Lee, 3 More Chris Ford, Dwayne Greene, Adam Peck
How the DeVos Family Is Buying Political Sway Ahead of the Midterm Elections ArticleOct 29, 2018 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. Oct 29, 2018 Ulrich Boser, Perpetual Baffour
Too Little, Too Late for Many Gubernatorial Candidates on Education Funding ArticleOct 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
Attacks on Public-Sector Unions Harm States: How Act 10 Has Affected Education in Wisconsin ReportNov 15, 2017 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. Nov 15, 2017 David Madland, Alex Rowell
Trump’s Plan to Decimate Public Education 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 ArticleSep 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
Civil Rights, School Discipline, and Students with Disabilities in the ESEA Past EventFeb 26, 2015 Civil Rights, School Discipline, and Students with Disabilities in the ESEA Sen. Chris Murphy and Sherrilyn Ifill of NAACP LDF examine the impact on students and policy Feb 26, 2015
Making College Affordable and Creating Value for Students: Accountability and Postsecondary Education Reform Past EventJan 29, 2014 Making College Affordable and Creating Value for Students: Accountability and Postsecondary Education Reform Jan 29, 2014