California: The Gripping Story of One School Bus Trying to Escape the Paradise Fire
I read this excerpt from a new book, published in the Washington Post, and was mesmerized by the account. The book’s author is Lizzie Johnson,...
Category : Courage
Bob Moses: A Tribute to a Brilliant Civil Rights Activist and Educator, and His Message to Us
Bob Moses died on July 25 at the age of 86. He was noted for his intellect and courage. He was a leader of SNCC...
An Honest Man, and Other Heroic Republicans Who Rejected the Big Lie
Ed McBroom is a dairy farmer in Michigan. He is also a Republican state senator who chairs the Oversight Committee of the legislature. It was...
I’m Proud of My Fellow Texans!
The New York Times reports: Texas Governor Gregg Abbott and the Republican-controlled legislature are eager to pass legislation making it harder to vote, especially for...
Robert Skeels Beats Charter Industry in Court—Twice
Robert Skeels was a public education advocate in Los Angeles who decided to become a lawyer to fight the powerful corporate charter industry. After receiving...
Good News in Arkansas: House Votes Down Voucher Expansion
Max Brantley of the Arkansas Times reported good news. A proposal to expand the state’s small voucher plan was rejected by the House. Republicans joined...
Give Thanks to Our Teachers for Braving the Pandemic!
I am breaking my recent promise not to post articles that were previously published, but this is one of those rare exceptions to the rule,...
Bayard Rustin: A Remembrance
My youngest grandson is in second grade. His class was studying Black History, and each student was asked to make a project. He chose to...
John Thompson: Immigrant Children in Oklahoma Tell Their stories
John Thompson, retired teacher and historian in Oklahoma, reviews a book of memories written by immigrant children about their ordeals. We will long suffer the...
CTU Statement on the Passing of President Emerita Karen Lewis
STATEMENT: For Immediate Release| ctulocal1.orgCONTACT: Ronnie Reese 312-329-6235, [email protected]‘ Karen did not just lead our movement. Karen was our movement. CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2021 — The Chicago Teachers Union released the following...