Teachers Rising!
Longtime education activist Mark Naison reflects on what’s behind the teachers’ strikes in Oklahoma, Kentucky and last month’s walkout in West Virginia.
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Mark Naison
Surviving the Toughest Year of My Life
The year since the election of Donald Trump has been one of the toughest times in my life. Not…
Over the past few months, I have had several confidential conversations with people who work in some of the…
Do Not Let The Reclamation of The Bronx’s Cultural Legacy Spur More Gentrification
It is great to see the cultural landmarks of the Bronx, such as the street jazz great Maxine Sullivan…
It’s Time to Give Time Magazine a Reality Check
Nearly two years ago, a group of 1,500 principals, including many of the most highly respected school administrators in…
The War on Teachers Harms Children Too
Editor's Note: The culture of high stakes standardized testing has become increasingly pervasive in public schools over the past…