Cindy Hamilton, of Florida Opt Out, reports the latest on 3rd grade retention lawsuits, and Christine Pellegrino, NY BAT, discusses the issues that led her
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Federal Funding for Libraries, Museums Eliminated in FY2018 Budget
The Library of Congress announced, earlier this week, the acquisition of 575,000 images from the Civil Rights Movement. Photographer Bob Adelman volunteered with CORE –
Florida Opts Out, NY BAT Enters Ring
Update: Here is the latest on this program, including recording and links. On the March Education Town Hall BUS, hear from Cindy Hamilton, of Opt
The “Trump Effect” at School?
Jewish schools and Jewish community center pre-schools have received 126 bomb threats in 2017. (Update: 144 as of March 16; latest from Jewish Daily Forward)
DC Schools as Sanctuaries and Other Issues for Public Ed in Administration #45
Feature Report: The “Trump Effect” in Schools (4:20-7:50) Max Ewart, a graduate of DCPS’ School Without Walls Senior High School, shares the latest on hate
Facing ICE, Hate Incidents, & Contract Negotiations in DCPS
Elizabeth Davis, president of the Washington Teacher’s Union, and Max Ewart, DCPS alumnus, join the Education Town Hall on March 16 to discuss challenges faced
Education Town Hall Forum 