Fossil Fuel Industry Booms, Schools Go Bust in OK

Oklahoma has seen an explosion in natural gas extraction over the past decade. Yet state legislators cut education funding by 28 percent in the same period. What happened?

Signs of Resistance: Protest Posters in Oklahoma

Over 30,000 rallied at the state capital in Oklahoma today to demand funding for education and higher wages for teachers and support staff. Check out some of the most creative signs from teachers, students, parents and other supporters of education.

Over 30,000 Teachers Mobilize to the State Capitol to Demand Proper Education Funding

Oklahoma teachers announced they will continue walkout until their demands are met. Oklahoma state school begin to anounce school closings through Wednesday.

Oklahoma Teachers Walkout

Thousand of teachers march for education.

WV Teachers Show Us How to Fight the ‘Janus’ Attack

The Janus v. AFSCME case, now being argued in the Supreme Court, represents the latest of a series of attacks by the bosses on public sector unions. However, the strike led by the courageous teachers of West Virginia demonstrates that public employees can fight back — and win — even in the most adverse conditions.

Hilton Hotel Workers Support West Virginia Teachers

Recently unionized Hilton Hotel workers in Stamford, CT support the West Virginia teachers strike.

DSA in Solidarity with West Virginia Teachers

Several DSA chapters show solidarity with West Virginia teachers.

“Enough is Enough”: Interview with a West Virginia Teacher

What are the West Virginia teachers fighting for? How did they organize a strike that broke the law and took the country by surprise?

New York Principal Persecuted for Speaking out Against Education Inequality and Discrimination

In an alarming move, the NYC Department of Education (DoE) has recently launched an investigation against a public school principal for “communist activities” at her school.