Tax the Rich. School the Children. Pay the Teachers.
After making the case that universal preschool is even more important under the pandemic, advocates easily won the vote by a 64-36 margin.
From Mamie Till to Tarsha Jackson, Mothers Continue the Fight for Juvenile Justice
Emmett Till’s mother brought awareness to America’s failed, racist justice system over 60 years ago. Today, mothers are still at the forefront of the fight for justice for their children and all children.
A Racist Wake-Up Call
After Ahmed Mohamed’s ordeal, there’s no denying that Americans still harbor misguided feelings about Muslims.
Georgia’s Educational Neglect
Some schools are still separate and unequal when it comes to students with disabilities.
The Housing Lottery’s Hand in Fate
Growing up in a diverse and wealthy neighborhood put me on the road to reach my potential.
When Children Hurt, Schools Can Help
Nobody should lose out on a good education because of a bad experience.
A Green-Energy Founding Father
Scott Sklar fights for independence from fossil fuels by being whimsical and wonky.
Author Event: Gbagba: A Children’s Book
Institute for Policy Studies and Howard University’s African Studies Department are honored to sponsor the D.C. book launch of Gbagba by Robtel Neajai Pailey exploring issues of integrity, accountability, and corruption through a beautifully illustrated children’s narrative.
The Art of Inequality
Monumental gifts to museums are coinciding with the erosion of arts programs at the nation’s public schools.
Shortchanging Our Future
Lawmakers have long underinvested in young people, and sequestration would make matters even worse.
Mali: Crisis and Hope
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America’s Rocky Road Away from Homophobia
The DADT repeal marked a significant step toward equal rights for the LGBT community, but the problems don’t stop — or start — there.
Virtually, Anything Goes with Online Education
State officials are allowing tax dollars to underwrite K-12 virtual disasters.
Washington, Are You Listening?
The Bush tax cuts siphon off money that could fund education and other crucial programs.
The Separate-but-Equal Sale
While charter proponents claim that their schools are less bureaucratic, more efficient, and more effective, the evidence doesn’t really back that up.