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COMMENTARY: Good Luck Finding an Education Secretary Who Can Help Kids and Make Unions Happy, Mr. President-ElectCOMMENTARY: Good Luck Finding an Education Secretary Who Can Help Kids and Make Unions Happy, Mr. President-Elect

COMMENTARY: Good Luck Finding an Education Secretary Who Can Help Kids and Make Unions Happy, Mr. President-Elect

President-Elect Joe Biden may be setting himself up for a confrontation between two of his top advisors. Perched on one…

4 years ago
How The DNC Platform “Falls Flat” When It Comes To Charter Schools.How The DNC Platform “Falls Flat” When It Comes To Charter Schools.

How The DNC Platform “Falls Flat” When It Comes To Charter Schools.

Here is a release from the National Association of Charter School Authorizers called "Myth-Busting the Democratic National Party Platform: The…

5 years ago
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Must Rise: Thoughts on Last Night’s Convention.Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Must Rise: Thoughts on Last Night’s Convention.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Must Rise: Thoughts on Last Night’s Convention.

True confession: I didn't watch the Democratic virtual convention last night. Currently I'm maintaining my mental health by mainlining "The…

5 years ago
Just Say No to Vagina VotingJust Say No to Vagina Voting

Just Say No to Vagina Voting

This just in from Politico: a group of “women leaders” is demanding that presumed-Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden base his…

5 years ago
Democrats, This Is Your Moment to Make Equity More Than a SloganDemocrats, This Is Your Moment to Make Equity More Than a Slogan

Democrats, This Is Your Moment to Make Equity More Than a Slogan

This is a guest post by Richard Buery, Chief of Policy and Public Affairs at the KIPP Foundation. He leads…

5 years ago
Here’s What Happened Yesterday When AFT and NEA Locked Out Black and Brown Parents from a Candidate Forum.Here’s What Happened Yesterday When AFT and NEA Locked Out Black and Brown Parents from a Candidate Forum.

Here’s What Happened Yesterday When AFT and NEA Locked Out Black and Brown Parents from a Candidate Forum.

Yesterday the AFT/NEA sponsored a "Public Education Forum" in Pittsburgh. There, hand-selected union members heard from seven Democratic presidential candidates…

5 years ago
Top Democratic Candidates’ Disrespect for Parents of Color Has Me Wondering If I Fit Into This Party Anymore.Top Democratic Candidates’ Disrespect for Parents of Color Has Me Wondering If I Fit Into This Party Anymore.

Top Democratic Candidates’ Disrespect for Parents of Color Has Me Wondering If I Fit Into This Party Anymore.

Politico reports today that Elizabeth Warren’s support among Democratic and left-leaning Independent primary voters “plunged 50 percent over the past…

5 years ago