Walk on the Child’s Side
Wisconsin march in June 2000 will protest spending caps.
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The Case for Smaller Classes
Small classes have long been popular with parents and teachers. Evaluations of Wisconsin and Tennessee programs also show that small classes improve academic achievement.
Voucher Backers Illegally Funnel Money
A suit by the State Elections Board of Wisconsin has accused voucher supporters of illegally funneling money into the Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign of Justice Jon Wilcox.
Voucher School CEO Sentenced To Jail
The head of one Milwaukee voucher school draws a six-month sentence for tax fraud connected to another venture, as the sentencing judge calls the voucher program “easy pickings for people who are not inclined to be honest.”
Raising Children’s Cultural Voices
A third-grade teacher describes how she uses children’s writing to expand cultural awareness and teach Spanish and English in a two-way bilingual program.
Learning in Four Languages
“In this class you can learn Spanglish, Africa-American English, Standard English, and Standard Spanish.”
Videos with a Global Conscience
From East Timor to Kosovo, from sweatshops to environmental degradation, global issues have assumed pressing importance. These videos bring the issues home to U.S. classrooms.
Putting Muscle into the Meaning of Solidarity
activists supporting indigenous schools in Chiapas work with their hands as well as their heads.
Our Communities Are Very Poor…
An interview with a retired Mexico City teacher who now works with the schools created by the Zapatistas.
An Education that Turns Night into Morning
Excerpts from a letter by the Education Committee of Oventic, Chiapas, requesting international support for efforts to establish the first indigenous junior high school run by the Zapatista movement.
Our Struggle is…
Statements that form the heart of the Zapatista Movement
Resources on Chiapas
Organizations, Web sites, and books that can tell you more.
California Lawsuit Notes Unequal Access to AP Courses
Low-income and minority students in the Los Angeles area have fewer chances than their affluent, suburban counterparts to take Advanced Placement courses.
AP Disparity in The Milwaukee Area
A look at unequal representation in AP courses in Milwaukee.
Edison Loses Millions – Again
The for-profit education company loses almost $50 million this year, as Wall Street commentators question its plans to issue public stock.
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Teachers as Leaders
A look at an alternative to “pay-for-performance.”
For-Profit Firm On the Ropes
Tesseract, formerly known as EAI, can’t even afford postage.
Wisconsin Reports on Voucher Program
Report notes it is impossible to determine if students are performing better in voucher schools.
Making Prejudice Visible
How a teacher used surveys to help students uncover discriminatory attitudes.
Creating Student Surveys
Some terms to know if you’re thinking about helping students create surveys.
Research Shows Benefits of Small Classes
Two new studies show student gains in smaller classes.
Students Say ‘Enough!
Chicago high school students vow to stop feeding the testing frenzy.
From Snarling Dogs to Bloody Sundays
An elementary school teacher describes how she tries to teach past the platitudes of the Civil Rights Movement.
Children Who Made a Difference
Details about some of the children and events mentioned in Kate Lyman’s article, “From Snarling Dogs to Bloody Sunday.”