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Betsy DeVos at CPAC in 2017

Florida: The Graveyard of American Public Education

Remember that Betsy DeVos points to Florida as a model.

Diane Ravitch ·

As much as I want a raise, I’m doubtful Harris’ plan would actually accomplish much other than selling my soul to the testocracy.(Photo: Steven Singer)

Sell Your Soul to the Testocracy: Kamala Harris’s Faustian Teacher Raises

Any plan to raise teacher salary that is consistent with increased privatization is inherently suspect

Steven Singer ·

The education insurgency was more than even getting candidates elected. It was also about changes in policy. (Photo: Screenshot)

What Happened to 2018 As The Year of the Teacher?

I don’t care what corporate journalists are being forced to report by their billionaire owners. These accomplishments should not be minimized.

Steven Singer ·

What It Means That Hillary Clinton Might Run for President in 2020

The only way to overcome the corporatism that ultimately delivered the nation to Donald Trump, is for social movements to fight more resolutely and effectively for progressive change, including in the Democratic Party

Norman Solomon ·

Does she have a guilty conscience about removing protection from transgender students, indebted college students, and sexual assault victims? (Photo: Gage Skidmore/Flickr/cc)

Cost to Protect Betsy DeVos: $20 Million

Of course, she is very special. She is a billionaire

Diane Ravitch ·

schoolboy protester

This Wall Street PAC Bankrolling Democrats Thinks Being Progressive Means Mirroring Betsy DeVos

If Democratic candidates want to keep the support of grassroots voters, they need to reject money from Democrats for Education Reform

Steven Singer ·

Education historian Diane Ravtich called the new ruling from Puerto Rico's high court a "victory for rapacious billionaires" and charter proponents like Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

'Disaster Capitalism Strikes Again!': Puerto Rico's High Court Gives Green Light to Charter Schools, Vouchers

New ruling overturns finding by lower court that charters and vouchers—part of the island's education overhaul post-hurricane—were unconstitutional

Andrea Germanos ·

How Billionaires Are Backing Charter School Push: AP

By pouring money into state-level charter school advocacy groups, billionaires are pushing their version of education "reform"

Andrea Germanos ·

Gov. Ricardo Rossello signed into law an "education reform" bill that allows for school vouchers and charter schools. (Photo: Lorie Shaull/flickr/cc)

Seizing Upon Post-Hurricane Damage, Puerto Rico's New "Education Reform" Law Paves Way for Charters, Vouchers

"Puerto Rico is now open to edupreneurs, no-excuses charters, and corporate exploitation of its children."

Andrea Germanos ·

On Charter Schools, Is Mayor De Blasio Turning into Mayor Bloomberg

Sadly, like Bloomberg, he has closed many public schools in New York City. Unlike Bloomberg, he does not boast about it. There’s that.

Diane Ravitch ·

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