AltWeeklies Wire
Wake County Goes to Hellnew
Del Burns' abrupt resignation as Wake County's superintendent of schools made things clear: The county is in crisis. The Wake school system, lauded as among the best in the nation, is in mortal danger from the newly elected school board majority and its right-wing backers.
The Children of the President Should Go to Public Schoolsnew
Is anyone else appalled that the Obamas are not even considering sending their kids to public schools? Seriously. This may not seem like the most important issue on the president's agenda, but I think it's a big deal.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Tim Redmond |
11-19-2008 |
Commentary
Dallas Independent School District is in the Holenew
Teachers get axed and parents fret as Dallas' school leaders scramble to cover a budget hole.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze and Robert Wilonsky |
10-14-2008 |
Education
Are Portland Students Buying P.E. Credits?new
More than 100 high-school students in Portland Public Schools will opt out of their state-required physical-education classes this year. Instead, many of them will earn their P.E. credits from an alternative operation called Quest Schools, based in Tigard.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
09-03-2008 |
Education
Nashville School Resegregation Threatens a New Generationnew
The black-white educational achievement gap is already yawning in Nashville, and the city's black leaders are convinced a rezoning plan will exacerbate that.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
08-29-2008 |
Education
Clinton Campaign Owes Oregon Public Schoolsnew
As Sen. Hillary Clinton’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination flames out, her campaign leaves behind more than $40,000 in unpaid rental costs and overtime fees at Oregon public schools where she and ex-President Bill Clinton spoke.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
06-04-2008 |
Politics
As the Army's Recruitment of Students Intensifies, So Does its Oppositionnew
As the Army has increased its presence in schools across the country, exposure to recruitment has become a part of daily life for area teenagers. Students and teachers allege that recruiters have walked into classrooms unannounced in order to speak with potential recruits. In response, anti-war activists also have found a place in the classroom.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Mark Sanders |
05-23-2008 |
War
S.C. Senate Committee Approves Ten Commandments Billnew
The state's Senate Judiciary Committee voted 18-1 in favor of a bill that would allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed in schools and courthouses insofar as such an exhibit contains other relevant historical documents. Sigh. Not again.
Charleston City Paper |
D.A. Smith |
05-14-2008 |
Religion
See Dick Be Janenew
The country's youngest transgender child is ready for school -- but is school ready for her?
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Julia Reischel |
05-23-2006 |
Sex
Tags: transgender, public schools
Detroit Leaningnew
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's plan to take over the county’s public schools might be more complicated than it seems.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ryder Palmere |
04-14-2006 |
Education
