Rebecca Klein
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New York, NY, United States
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These parents are angry at schools. But it has nothing to do with critical race theory.
The National Parents Union says it cares about school closures, not critical race theory. Is it designed to oppose teachers unions? → Read More
Why Teachers Haven’t Joined ‘The Great Resignation’
This article is a collaboration between FiveThirtyEight and The Fuller Project, a nonprofit newsroom reporting on issues that affect women. Sarah Caswell is str… → Read More
Their Parents Are Anti-Vaxxers. These Teens Are Getting The Covid Shot Anyway.
Teens whose anti-vaxxer parents won't let them get the COVID-19 vaccine are finding ways to get it without parental consent. → Read More
Miguel Cardona Confirmed As U.S. Education Secretary
The Connecticut native will be charged with helping tackle a range of challenges schools face amid COVID-19. → Read More
As Schools Face Upheaval, Biden Administration Says Standardized Testing Must Continue
The decision was made without Miguel Cardona, President Biden's nominee to run the Education Department. → Read More
Most Teachers Say They're Comfortable Going Back To School, But Only With Strict Safety Measures
A new poll from the American Federation of Teachers finds that teachers support school reopenings, but only if certain conditions are met, including vaccine prioritization. → Read More
Education Secretary Pick Miguel Cardona Wants To 'Safely' Reopen Schools
In testimony during his confirmation hearing, Cardona, who most recently served as Connecticut's education commissioner, received bipartisan praise. → Read More
Joe Biden's Stimulus Plan Emphasizes School Reopenings
The president-elect has said he would like to see most K-8 schools open within 100 days of his taking office. → Read More
These Textbooks In Thousands Of K-12 Schools Echo Trump’s Talking Points
Their religion-centered, anti-Democrat, anti-science, anti-multicultural message mirrors the Christian nationalism seen at the U.S. Capitol riot. → Read More
Teachers Grapple With Discussing Capitol Riot With Kids During Already Unstable Year
One teacher compared Wednesday's events, which many watched unfold live during the school day, to 9/11 and Columbine. → Read More
Joe Biden To Nominate Miguel Cardona For Education Secretary
Cardona currently serves as commissioner of education in Connecticut. → Read More
They Didn't Turn In Their Work For Remote School. Their Parents Were Threatened With Court And Fines.
After their kids experienced tech glitches or turned off cameras during online learning, these families were accused of truancy and received legal threats. → Read More
Education Department Starts Addressing Discrimination Cases Related To COVID-19
For months, the agency had failed to process complaints of discrimination against students during the pandemic. Now it appears to be taking some steps fo... → Read More
Goodbye, Betsy: Speculation Increases Over The Next Education Secretary
The appointee would take over during a time of unprecedented upheaval in schools. → Read More
School Bank Accounts Are Dwindling, As The Third Wave Of COVID-19 Takes Hold
The need for more educational resources is mounting, but without federal aid, money is scarce. → Read More
Videos From Right-Wing Site That Preaches 'The Left Ruins Everything' Assigned In Ohio School
PragerU videos were recently assigned in an Ohio classroom. Turns out, the right-wing site is looking to further its influence in K-12 settings. → Read More
Education Dept Puts Anti-LGBTQ Activist At Head Of Diversity And Inclusion Council
Some employees said the pick is disheartening and ironic. → Read More
They Work Full Time. They Attend School. They're Only Teenagers.
They’re living through a massive economic crisis, and their schools are facing total upheaval. Some teenagers are suddenly tasked with becoming their family’s breadwinners. → Read More
Survey: Most Americans Would Support Teachers Going On Strike For School Safety
Around the country, pockets of teachers have been protesting what they see as unsafe working conditions. → Read More
Affluent Parents Are Pulling Their Kids Out Of Public Schools
The flight of well-off families to private schools is just one more way COVID-19 has widened inequalities in the education system. → Read More