Dennis Van Roekel on exposing ALEC’s agenda
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has been hard at work for decades. Its members are organized, well-funded and connected–too bad they aren’t using their powers to do what’s right for...
View ArticleWI Gov. Walker pushes extremist ALEC education agenda through budget,...
Walker budget tracks ALEC proposals: Expand vouchers, create teacher licenses for individuals with no education background, and limit local school board oversight of charter schools. Read More »
View ArticleState news roundup for July 20, 2013
This week we talk about Massachusetts higher education members testifying in support of increased numbers of full-time faculty, school grading in Florida, community outreach work in New York and...
View ArticleReport: ALEC education task force fabricates problems to sell solutions
ALEC v. Kids provides more evidence that the American Legislative Exchange Council is selling students’ futures for profit.Read More »
View ArticleThousands of North Carolina educators turn out for Moral Monday protests
Thousands of concerned educators came together to protest the legislative attacks on public education in North Carolina. Read More »
View ArticleTell ALEC to stop cashing in on kids
Sign the petition and pledge to stand up for students and against ALEC's corporate-backed education reforms.Read More »
View ArticleWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is no FDR
James Roosevelt, FDR's grandson: Gov. Scott Walker is not a leader in the mold of FDR, and he's no reformer.Read More »
View ArticleTwo-thirds of Wisconsin voucher applicants already attend private school
A majority of the Wisconsin school voucher expansion will subsidized families who already send their children to private school. Read More »
View ArticleIndiana school grading system gets an ‘F’
A review of the Indiana A-F school grading system implemented by former school superintendent Tony Bennett found that the grades were hastily given with little oversight. Read More »
View ArticleWisconsin GOP opening door to unaccountable, taxpayer-funded charter schools
WEAC President Betsy Kippers: “This opens the door for additional authorizers of privately run charters that divert state school aid from neighborhood public schools.”Read More »
View ArticleALEC policies threaten to leave more students in poverty
New report shines light on negative impact ALEC is having on children, education, and ournation’s future.Read More »
View ArticleBridgeport, Conn., school board election brings parents and educators together
Tammy Boyle, Bridgeport parent: "The way it's going now in this city, we have to show initiative to make those in power care. We are the children's voice. They cannot speak for themselves."Read More »
View ArticleState news roundup for November 16, 2013
This week we talk about the ‘dark money’ behind WI’s privatization schemes, Paterson EA educators in NJ rallying for safe schools, flawed VAM numbers being released in FL and feature a new TV ad from...
View ArticleSomething smells: Stink tanks promote ALEC agenda of the rich
New reports expose right-wing pressure groups masquerading as think tanks designed to help rob Americans of their rightsRead More »
View ArticleActivists gather in Washington D.C. to protest ALEC gathering
Public school activists rallied today in Washington, DC against the destructive, corporate agenda being promoted by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).Read More »
View ArticleMedia shines light on ALEC, its allies, and its destructive agenda for America
Conservative group’s push to trample the rights of students and middle-class, working families takes center stageRead More »
View ArticleEducator rallies online community to get Google to break ties with ALEC
AZ teacher: ALEC represents the worst in politics.Read More »
View ArticleExtremist governors, legislators to continue targeting educators, public...
Extremist legislators, governors — funded by corporate backers such as the Koch brothers — expected to continue their onslaught against educators, public education.Read More »
View ArticleTop 5 Holiday Scrooges
A look at a few of this year's worst in supporting public education for our nation's students and educators. Read More »
View ArticleKey tips for helping education activists spot ALEC legislation
A closer look at ALEC’s formula for waging war against the middle class.Read More »
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