Attorneys General from across the U.S. called last week for “stronger oversight by accrediting agencies” in order to “protect vulnerable students from predatory schools, ensure
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DC Elections & Education, Continued
UPDATED 11:15 a.m. 4/14 Each election season, the Education Town Hall shares candidates’ positions on education. While the races are local, many issues are shared
Education & DC State Board, Council
Markus Batchelor, candidate for Ward 8 Representative to DC’s State Board of Education, and Bonita Goode, candidate for Ward 8 Councilmember, joined the Education Town
AERA, Democracy & Scholarship
The largest association of educators and educational researchers in the world is gathering tomorrow for its annual meeting. Some 15,000 participants are expected to join
Supporting Muslim Students
How are schools supporting Muslim students in the ever-growing climate of fear and ugliness directed toward Islam, “Muslim neighborhoods,” and individual Muslims? The Education Town
Receivership, “School Failure,” & Privatization
Receivership effects teachers and students as well as school systems as business entities and, many argue, contributes to the school privatization agenda. Educators from New
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