Nation Topics - Michelle Rhee | The Nation

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

The true problems facing public education are inequality and opportunity gaps.

The problems facing our schools demand solutions, not slogans.

Obama's education policy is far too close to George W. Bush's. Those of us who recognize the importance of public education can't wait for the administration to lead the way.

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

The disconnect between the realities of public schools and the policy prescriptions coming from the White House is the crux of the problem in education.

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

The radical corporate overhaul of NYC public schools is draining the soul from education and reducing learning to a series of standardized tests and progress reports.