Politics May 28 Wisconsin judge to weigh lawsuit brought by public workers over collective bargaining restrictions By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Education Jul 02 Far-right group Moms for Liberty poised to clash with teachers unions over school board races nationwide Moms for Liberty, a far-right “parental rights” group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, is looking to expand those efforts across the country and to other education posts in 2024 and beyond. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Politics Apr 05 Brandon Johnson, union organizer and former teacher, elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives Former teacher and union organizer Brandon Johnson has been elected Chicago mayor. By Sara Burnett, Associated Press
Education Jan 04 Chicago public school CEO plans to cancel classes if union votes for remote learning Schools CEO Pedro Martinez's comments Tuesday come as the district and Chicago Teachers Union are locked in an escalating battle over safety protocols in schools. By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press
Politics Jan 17 DeVos: Won’t dismantle public schools as education secretary WASHINGTON — In a sometimes contentious confirmation hearing, education secretary pick Betsy DeVos pledged that she would not seek to dismantle public schools amid questions by Democrats about her qualifications, political donations and long-time work advocating for charter schools and… By Maria Danilova, Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press
Jun 10 Watch Debating tenure protections for public school teachers By PBS News Hour A California judge ruled that the state’s tenure protections for public school teachers are unconstitutional. Students who sued the state argued that the tenure policies denied their right to a quality education. Gwen Ifill gets reaction from Joshua Pechthalt, president… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch Students of Chicago Public Schools Back in Class, Broader Reform Issues Remain Students of Chicago Public Schools Back in Class, Broader Reform Issues Remain… Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch Day 2 of Chicago Strike: Teachers Union vs. Financially-Strapped Schools Day 2 of Chicago Strike: Teachers Union vs. Financially-Strapped Schools… Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch States Grapple With Funding Education Amid Budget Shortfalls Classroom cuts are looming, as the school year winds down for many states facing budget shortfalls. Jeffrey Brown reports on the potential layoffs and the new contract ratified by teachers unions in Washington D.C. Continue watching
Apr 07 Watch New Orleans Schools See Progress Despite Troubles In his ongoing look at efforts to turn around ailing schools in New Orleans and Washington, D.C. John Merrow reports on the use of alternative school programs in Louisiana and progress on negotiations between a teachers union and public schools… Continue watching