Keep Politicians Out of the Classroom
Education and learning are increasingly under attack by politicians. Demand leaders who lack the training and knowledge stop trying to co-opt America’s past and future.
Education and learning are increasingly under attack by politicians. Demand leaders who lack the training and knowledge stop trying to co-opt America’s past and future.
A non-binary teen’s death has sparked a renewed outcry about the safety of LGBTQ+ students within school systems. Call for an investigation into alleged failures of one state’s education leaders to protect and not oppress its students.
The fight against student loan debt has received another significant win. Celebrate the continued removal of barriers to higher education.
Financial assistance for millions of college students is at risk because of a delayed and problem-plagued rollout of a new application system. Help ensure the college dream stays alive for stressed-out students.
School voucher programs are undermining public education and primarily benefitting rich families. Demand state leaders stop using kids as guinea pigs for these failed experiments.
School kids are going hungry and being publicly shamed because they cannot pay for their meals. Demand equal food access for all students.
Dishonest higher education outlets that leave students with crushing debt and bleak job prospects will now face the music for their deceptive practices. Commend a welcome win for all students.
Two men allegedly used fake documents to enroll as high school students. Demand strict measures to protect the school community from such deceitful acts.
Students in one of Texas’ largest and most diverse school systems will no longer have access to real libraries. Demand an end to this transformation of education into a political dictatorship.
An individual reportedly lost $30,000 while seeking quality education for their children due to an alleged deception. Urge for the implementation of more rigorous guidelines to prevent such fraudulent activities.
Politicians are once again trying to diminish and devalue minorities in American history at the ultimate expense of students. Demand an end to these relentless attacks on education and truth.
The conditions that led to one of the darkest periods in world history are simmering once again in Germany’s schools. Call on national leaders to stop the rising ranks of Nazi sympathizers.
Students are often forced to choose between their faith and their appetites in school cafeterias. Demand education leaders do more to keep from leaving Jewish and Muslim kids behind in the lunchroom.
Education free from discrimination and inequity just suffered another blow when the nation’s highest court gutted affirmative action. Demand students of color be protected from prejudice and lacking opportunities in higher education.
An epidemic of bullying is ruining the education and the childhoods of South Korea’s youth. Demand leaders take a more proactive role in protecting their youngest citizens from harm.
Florida politicians are busy creating a true cancel culture, especially when it comes to American education. Now they are attempting to erase diversity, equity, and inclusion from colleges and universities. Demand the state’s education leader fight for a learning experience free from political obstruction and interference.
A television channel meant to provide informative and educational accounts of history is virtually ignoring the accomplishments and legacy of women. Demand the History Channel better reflect the past and present of all people.
Thousands of impoverished school workers have embarked on a major strike. They claim minimum wage salaries are driving them below the poverty line. Demand better pay for school staff who dedicate their lives so that students can have a bright future.
Iranian schoolgirls are allegedly being poisoned: the latest in a disturbing string of reported gender-based crimes in the country. Demand Iran’s leadership treat this case with diligence and seriousness.
Schools are kicking out some of their most vulnerable students in alarming numbers. Compel lawmakers to invest in the futures of young people with disabilities.
After a 6-year-old’s shooting of a teacher at school, the community demanded better safety measures. Appreciate this timely step taken to ensure teacher and student safety from gun violence.
Florida’s leadership is again trying to weaponize the education of children as artillery in its never-ending culture wars. This time a class on African American history is in its crosshairs. Call for an end to the politicization of history itself.
A teacher was reportedly shot by an elementary school student, calling attention to school safety concerns in the USA. Several teachers, parents, and students recently met the school board to present their views. Demand Newport News Public Schools pay urgent attention to implementing safe learning conditions.
A prominent governor could be depriving students of learning about the full scope of American history. His proposal includes factual mistakes and a serious downplaying of historical discrimination. Call on the governor to stop playing politics with education and history itself.
Forgiven student debt may come with a major price tag attached if some states follow through on a new tax. Demand amendment of murky laws that could cancel out key financial and educational benefits.