Civil Servants, Marginalized for Years, are Pushing Back 2019-10-21

The Takeaway

Civil Servants, Marginalized for Years, are Pushing Back

The Trump administration’s attack on career diplomats and intelligence officials started as soon as he came into office. But now, civil servants are talking to Congress.

California Becomes First State to Mandate Late Start Times for Middle Schools and High Schools 

Experts say late start times are medically and academically beneficial for students, but changing school start times can cause many headaches. 

Chicago Teachers Strike for Social Justice

This strike is notable because the emphasis is on smaller class sizes, more support staff, nurses, and even housing.

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