Opinion

Rising talk of school closures fuels expansion of the community schools movement

Rising talk of school closures fuels expansion of the community schools movement

Judging by a rash of news reports beginning in late 2023, communities across the country may be gearing up for a massive wave of school closures in 2024. “A school closure cl...

 Mar. 30
Moscow terrorist attack casts shadow over Putin’s presidential victory

Moscow terrorist attack casts shadow over Putin’s presidential victory

Vladimir Putin this month secured a new presidential term that means his leadership of Russia could continue until at least 2030. By then, he will have served as leader for a total of 26 years.However, his celebrations were cut short by the horrific attack in Moscow last weekend,...

 Mar. 29

Of life and lithium: Why the “white gold” rush won’t save the planet

Of life and lithium: Why the “white gold” rush won’t save the planet With his perfect tan and slicked-back hair, California Governor Gavin Newsom stood at a podium at Sacramento’s Cal Expo in late September 2020 and announced an executive orde...

Mar. 29

Combating sexual harassment in universities

Combating sexual harassment in universities Sexual harassment occurring in public institutions has a detrimental impact on the educational experience since it undermines the core concepts of safety, equality, and respect. Th...

Mar. 28