Politics Jan 21 Why Biden’s pledges of free college, waiving student debt remain unfulfilled By Geoff Bennett, Ebony Joseph
Politics Jul 30 Watch 4:45 2020 Democrats release a flurry of policy proposals ahead of next debate Ten candidates will launch the next round of 2020 Democratic presidential debates in Detroit Tuesday. In the leadup, contenders have released a flurry of policy proposals, on issues from health care and education to climate change and criminal justice. For…
Politics Apr 15 Where 2020 Democrats stand on student loans, teacher pay and other education issues Beneath the surface, there’s broad disagreement between the 2020 Democratic contenders about education policy specifics, including how to implement and pay for a range of ambitious education proposals. By Courtney Norris
Politics Sep 25 Watch News Wrap: Obama Campaign Talks Economics, Romney Campaign Talks Education In other news Tuesday, President Obama presented his strategy for reviving the economy and supporting the middle class, while challenger Mitt Romney began a bus tour throughout Ohio, touting his education policy and hoping to sway undecided Ohio voters to…
Education Mar 04 Watch Drastic School Reforms Spark Debate on Fixing Education One Rhode Island school district took the drastic step of ousting teachers after they refused to implement mandated reforms to boost poor performance. Judy Woodruff takes a look at the reinvigorated clash between education reform plans and teachers unions.
Jan 13 Watch Finding Good Principals Proves Critical to D.C. Schools Reform Washington, D.C., schools chief Michelle Rhee closed 23 schools and fired 40 principals last summer as part of an overhaul of the public school system. John Merrow reports on one principal's reaction to Rhee's dramatic approach and how her reform… Continue watching