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PUBLIC SCHOOL SHAKEDOWN - A PROJECT OF THE PROGRESSIVE

A fundamental struggle for democracy is going on behind the scenes in statehouses around the country, as a handful of wealthy individuals and foundations pour money into efforts to privatize the public schools.  The Progressive launched Public School Shakedown in September 2013 to pull back the curtain and reveal what is at stake—to follow the money and expose the privatizers—but also to celebrate the resistance and the hard work of people on the front lines of public education.  Our goal is for all parents, teachers, and concerned citizens to understand what is going on and connect with each other to stick up for schools. ANNOUNCING OUR 2015 PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION FELLOWS! The “Progressive Education Fellows,” is an online gathering of twelve prominent, advocates, activists, thinkers, and writers in the progressive education movement. Throughout 2015 we'll be posting submissions from them on all things public education and democracy. Read more here.

Pennsylvania: How to Create a School Financial Crisis

Posted: October 27, 2015

Rome wasn’t burnt in a day. There are several stations on the way to schoolmageddon.

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What the Washington State Supreme Court Decision on Charter Schools Achieved

Posted: October 19, 2015

Weren't parents told when they enrolled their students in the charter schools that the schools might close at any time pending a Supreme Court decision?

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21st Century PSAT

Posted: October 15, 2015

If you have the misfortune to teach at a school that thinks there's something useful to learn from PSAT-ing every single student, then, well, it sucks to be you.

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