Poor Shaming—But This Time in the School Cafeteria
New Mexico's recent legislative action against lunch shaming shows how states can stop schools from shaming students living in poverty.
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The Outsized Role of Parent Contributions in Elementary School Finance
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After Emotional Debate, Texas House Tentatively Passes ‘Sanctuary’ Legislation
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Changing the Law Is Only the Beginning: A Lesson from Brazil
As the story of Maria da Penha shows us, we need to radically expand how we think about sexual violence.
How Erdogan Is Cleaving Turkey in Two
Erdogan has finally achieved his goal to rewrite the constitution—a move that's dividing Turkey in two.
Many For-Profit Colleges are Not What They Seem
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