Crisis in America's classrooms

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  The Guardian

  

  'My classroom has asbestos and bats': a message for Betsy DeVos

  Guardian US - US News

  On the eve of World Teachers’ Day, the Guardian’s Washington bureau chief David Smith visited the Department of Education to deliver messages from hundreds of teachers who wrote to the Guardian during the teacher takeover Secretary DeVos, this is what American teachers want you to know about their …

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  The Guardian

  

  I'm proud of being a teacher, but I might never be able to afford a home

  Guardian US - US News

  On World Teachers’ Day, the Guardian and Refinery29 are collaborating to share stories of teachers’ struggles This interview was originally published by Refinery29. In honor of World Teachers’ Day on Oct 5, Refinery29 is publishing a special theme week of Money Diaries, featuring teachers from …

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  The Guardian

  

  The disturbing truth about teaching in America – video

  Guardian US - Lily Ames, George Shelbourn, Jane Spencer, Pascal Wyse, Tom Silverstone and Laurence Topham

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  The Guardian

  

  Billionaires v teachers: the Koch brothers' plan to starve public education

  Guardian US - Steven Greenhouse in Phoenix

  A small group of women have succeeded in putting a state law promoted by Betsy DeVos and billionaire donors which they see as an attack on public education on the ballot in November Arizona has become the hotbed for an experiment rightwing activists hope will redefine America’s schools – an …

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  The Guardian

  

  The teacher revolt reshaping US politics

  Guardian US - Chris McGreal in Ada, Oklahoma

  After teacher strikes in the beginning of the year failed to have the desired impact, educators are taking on the Republican party Ronny Johns is an accidental Republican. The Oklahoma school principal only signed up with the party a few years back so that his vote might mean something in a state …

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  The Guardian

  

  The US spends more on education than other countries. Why is it falling behind?

  Guardian US - Dominic Rushe

  Spending per student exceeds the OECD average but the likes of Finland and South Korea get better results. What are they doing right and what can the US learn from them? America’s schools are in trouble – but it’s not all about money. In 2014, the US spent an average of $16,268 a year to educate a …