5th Day Of Classes Canceled As Chicago Teacher Strike Continues
The collective bargaining agreements for the Chicago Teachers Union expired July 1, and the strike began Oct. 17.
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Chicago Teachers' Strike Highlights Student Homelessness
Chicago Public Schools teachers are using a strike in part to highlight Chicago's 17,000 homeless students and their struggles.
Chicago Teachers Strike Continues For Second Day
Chicago Teachers Union members and others are striking for a second day after being unable to reach an agreement with the city Thursday.
What The Fact: Examining Teacher Pay
A number of teacher strikes across the country made us wonder what's true and what's not when it comes to teacher salaries.
Chicago Teachers Union Goes On Strike
The strike comes after weeks of failed negotiations between the city and union, forcing around 29,000 teachers and 300,000 students out of class.
History Shows Teachers' Salaries Aren't Keeping Up With Inflation
A growing number of teachers have gone on strike to demand better wages. So we wanted to know: How has teacher pay changed over time?
Chicago Teachers Threaten Strike Over Pay, School Conditions
The Chicago Teachers Union and others will strike on Oct. 17 if they can't reach a new deal with Chicago Public Schools.
Judge Rules Harvard Did Not Discriminate Against Asian Americans
A 2014 lawsuit alleged Harvard admissions officers made conscious attempts to discriminate against Asian American applicants.
New Florida Law Toughens Legal Penalties For Hazing
The new law also grants immunity to people who call for medical assistance for hazing victims and wait for first responders to arrive.
DHS Releases Plan To Combat Targeted Extremism
The acting DHS secretary said "targeted violence within our borders that is more diverse than at any time since the 9/11 attacks."
Dream Jobs: STEM Teacher
Jonte Lee explains chemistry to his students while relating it to their everyday lives.
Cornell Medical School Tackles Student Debt With Full-Ride Offer
Weill Cornell Medicine is following in the footsteps of other prominent medical schools that have rolled out debt relief tuition programs.
Student Says President's Progress On HBCUs 'Not Going To Cut It'
The Trump administration has increased funding to HBCUs, but it may not have helped the president gain support among students.
Religious HBCUs Will Now Have Equal Access To Federal Support
More than 40 faith-based HBCUs and seminaries were previously restricted from fully accessing federal loan guarantees for construction projects.
99% Of Applications Denied In Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The Education Department is implementing changes after a report found 99% of applications for one student loan forgiveness program were denied.
Student Campaign Looks To Cut Harvard's Ties To Prison System
The campaign stands on the belief that Harvard University should not benefit from investments linked to the prison industrial complex.
Dream Jobs: Literature Professor
He published his first book when he was still in grad school and later launched into a professorship at American University.
Department Of Education Releases New Student Loan Forgiveness Rule
The stricter new rule involves loan forgiveness for students who believe they may have been defrauded by their colleges.
SAT Board Cutting 'Adversity Score' In Favor Of More Context
The group that oversees the SAT has updated an admissions resource in order to provide more context on students' backgrounds.
Marianne Williamson Overstates Property Tax's Impact On Education
Marianne Williamson is calling out the use of property taxes to fund public schools, but nearly every school gets funding from multiple sources.
Michigan Is Host Of Democratic Debates – And Charter School Boom
The state has had charter schools for nearly a quarter of a century. But some Michiganders are concerned about a lack of oversight.
Graduation Rates Are Dipping For Low Income Students
The plan was to get everyone, who wanted to go, accepted to college, but more schools are struggling to keep students through graduation.
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Teachers Union Sues Betsy DeVos Over Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, alleging mismanagement of a loan forgiveness program.
How LGBTQ Curriculum Is Being Taught In Schools
Historic moments for the gay rights movement are often overlooked in schools. We explore the impact that has on students.
Sen. Bernie Sanders Wants To Erase All Student Loan Debt
The lawmaker and presidential candidate unveiled legislation that would eliminate all $1.6 trillion of student loan debt in the U.S.
Life After The Bee: Ex-Spellers Turn Their Skills Into A Business
At 18 and 16, Shobha and Shourav Dasari don't spell competitively anymore, but they've turned what they learned into a business opportunity.
Former NFL Player Explains Why He Traded The Field For The Classroom
John Urschel was once a lineman for the Baltimore Ravens. He's now a math professor at MIT.
Here's How Joe Biden Wants To Tackle Education In America
Biden's campaign unveiled proposals aimed at increasing school funding in low-income areas and promoting universal pre-K.
Texas To Approve $1.6 Billion For Teacher Pay Raises
Texas lawmakers said their plan will give educators with more than five years in the classroom a raise of about $4,000.
What Does It Take To Rectify The History Of Chinese Railroad Workers?
Stanford University is working to right the story of Chinese railroad workers 150 years after the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad.
