Why Hasn’t Trump Already Closed the Department of Education? Why Hasn’t Trump Already Closed the Department of Education?
Maybe because its support for students is popular with Republicans as well as Democrats. And because cutting that funding would blow a big hole in the budgets of red states.
Feb 21, 2025 / Jack Schneider
Donald Trump’s Next Diversity Target: People With Disabilities Donald Trump’s Next Diversity Target: People With Disabilities
The president’s disdain for disabled people—and obsession with genetic superiority—harks back to a grim past.
Feb 18, 2025 / Sam Gustin
Pay Less Attention to That Man in Front of the Curtain Pay Less Attention to That Man in Front of the Curtain
Musk’s machinations and Trump’s daily outrages are meant to be mesmerizing—and paralyzing. But there are plenty of ways to fight back effectively—starting with not panicking.
Feb 13, 2025 / Zephyr Teachout
My High School Wanted to Expand Opportunities for Low-Income Students. Did It Limit Them Instead? My High School Wanted to Expand Opportunities for Low-Income Students. Did It Limit Them Instead?
A well-meaning effort to increase educational equity in Utah might not be helping those most in need. But there are ways to make these programs more accessible.
Feb 3, 2025 / StudentNation / Adelaide Parker
The Far Right’s Plan to Force Teachers to Lie About Race The Far Right’s Plan to Force Teachers to Lie About Race
Trump has threatened to defund schools that teach honestly about the history of racism, giving new momentum to the “uncritical race theory” movement.
Jan 15, 2025 / Jesse Hagopian
The MAGA Think Tank Behind Linda McMahon’s Education Agenda The MAGA Think Tank Behind Linda McMahon’s Education Agenda
The WWE executive has no real background in education, but she proved a loyal administrator of Trumpworld’s pet think tank, the America First Policy Institute
Jan 9, 2025 / Christopher Lewis and Jacob Plaza
In Defense of Teachers and Public Education In Defense of Teachers and Public Education
The attacks aim to undermine trust with scapegoat politics.
Dec 4, 2024 / Rep. Gwen Moore
The “Existential Threat” Facing Ohio’s Public School System The “Existential Threat” Facing Ohio’s Public School System
A lawsuit challenging the EdChoice voucher program was filed by a coalition of over 130 school districts across the state and is scheduled to go to trial next year.
Dec 2, 2024 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope
In New York, Progressive Values Have a Line on the Ballot In New York, Progressive Values Have a Line on the Ballot
I can’t support the Democratic Party position on Gaza, yet I recognize that Trump would be even worse. That’s why I’m voting for Harris on the Working Families Party Line.
Nov 4, 2024 / Cynthia Nixon