Dana Goldstein | The Nation

A crude and hackneyed film, Won't Back Down peddles an improbable and deceptive message about schools and poverty.

New studies show that many teachers are unhappy in their jobs—and in this climate of austerity, it's no wonder.

The journalist blames teachers unions, not economic inequality, for students’ failure to achieve.

Given skyrocketing college costs and the bleak jobs outlook, some argue that vocational school is an apt alternative to a four-year liberal arts program for many working-class kids.

Why won't Facebook philanthropist Mark Zuckerberg use his gift to build on progress already being made?

The celebrated film tells a familiar story about unions and schools—but misses what's new.

Charter and merit pay advocates make up in lobbying what they lack in community support.