Thu, December 5, 2024
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Politician dragged out of his office and beaten by police who 'knocked him out'
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
'Disappointed and frustrated': Mike Kelly blasts Labor after UN Palestine vote
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Albanese government faces real likelihood of being 'tipped' at next election
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Benn: British government taking first steps to repeal and replace Troubles legacy Act
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
NCCK chair explains public criticism of government, says private efforts were ignored
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
After No-Confidence Vote, France Faces Tumult and Uncertainty
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
French government dismissed: Why and what will happen next
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
South Korea In Turmoil After President Yoon's Failed Martial Law Declaration And Protests
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Turkey and Israel are reaping rewards from the chaos in Syria
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
What has happened in South Korea and what does martial law have to do with it?
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
No-confidence vote expected to apply coup de grace for Barnier's government
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Why Does France Have Both a President and a Prime Minister?
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Congressman-elect Sam Liccardo: priorities, plans .. y for working with Republican-controlled Congress
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN
6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance in South Korea
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN
Trade association comments on government fuel poverty findings
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN
Maharashtra CM swearing-in: When and where to wat .. a Fadnavis's oath-taking ceremony at Azad Maidan?
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN
Weirton swears in new mayor and council, aiming to build on recent development progress
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN
French government topples with no-confidence vote
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN
Trump Splits Latin America, Worrying Mexicans and Brazilians Most
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: London Evening Standard
French Government collapses as Michel Barnier loses historic no confidence vote
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: MSN
Flood relief: CM Stalin targets AIADMK, slams 'cheap politics'
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: The Financial Times
FirstFT: Emmanuel Macron to speak after French government collapses
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: The Nation
In Defense of Teachers and Public Education
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Expect one big 'thread the needle' reconciliation .. next year: House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
French government collapse raises questions over Ukraine support
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Why Donald Trump and Javier Milei Are Worlds Apart on Austerity
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Sex and politics: Scandals that have tarnished Africa's powerful
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Stop Using SMS, Says US Government After Major Attack
Wed, December 4, 2024
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
After Hunter's Pardon, Joe Biden Should Support De-Weaponizing Government Power
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
'We do need to harvest': Alberta government expands cougar hunting areas, quotas
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Weirton holds swearing-in ceremony for the new city officials
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butter .. eek, benefits and public sector Christmas parties
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
France's Prime Minister Loses No-Confidence Vote and Is Expected to Resign
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
UK politics live: Reeves refuses to rule out new tax rises and rail nationalisation plan unveiled
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Trump picks Billy Long to head IRS, Kelly Loeffler to lead SBA in latest nominations
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Trump and the GOP will have a historically tiny House majority. What that means.
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
5 Takeaways From the 2024 DealBook Summit
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Keir Starmer pledges 13,000 more police on streets in major plan with vows on NHS and schools
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
With the US caught off guard, Kim Jong Un may be about to capitalize on South Korea's turmoil
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
LAPD Chief Prepares to Protect Immigrants Ahead of Trump Deportation Plans
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Micheal Martin says he has been given a mandate to form a government
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
French government toppled in no-confidence vote deepening crisis
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
French govt collapses as PM Barnier loses no-confidence vote in Parliament
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Trump names Billy Long as IRS head
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
Starmer's 'plan for change' - what is it for and why now?
[ Wed, Dec 04th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
French government felled in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis

In Defense of Teachers and Public Education

The article from *The Nation* discusses the critical role of public schools in American society and the ongoing challenges they face, particularly in the context of political and cultural battles. It highlights how public education has historically been a battleground for issues like desegregation, funding, and curriculum content. The piece points out the current threats to public education, including underfunding, privatization efforts through charter schools and voucher systems, and the influence of political ideologies on educational policy. Teachers are depicted as being at the forefront of these conflicts, often underpaid and overworked, yet essential in fostering democratic values and critical thinking among students. The article argues for the defense of public education as a public good, emphasizing the need for adequate funding, support for educators, and policies that prioritize educational equity and access for all students, regardless of socioeconomic background.

Read the Full The Nation Article at:
[ https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/teachers-public-schools-education/ ]