New England faces declining public school enrollment and chronic absence as a new school year begins
The “Don’t Say Gay” and “Stop WOKE Act” bills censor conversations about gender, sexuality, and race in schools
Parents, students, and community members have taken over the school since it was ordered to close in May
In a state known for its lenient gun control laws, many teachers feel they are being asked to stand at the front lines of mass shootings
Teachers of color point to low wages, little institutional support, and a lack of commitment to diversity efforts
Communities are contending with astroturfing efforts spreading misinformation and fear mongering about anti-racist and LGBTQ+ materials in schools
Citing both a critical lack of support and funding, the unions announced their intent to strike.
The decision follows a nine-day hunger strike by an Oakland teacher and administrator in protest of the closures
The new CDC guidelines allow employers to ask employees to come in when they’re not feeling well or have been exposed to COVID-19
Impacted by the nationwide labor shortage, many workers are pushing for better conditions
Inequitable pay and student debt are pushing more BIPOC teachers out of the classroom.
As conservatives aim to keep critical race theory out of schools, BIPOC teachers face several dilemmas, as well as concerns about their own safety.
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