Education
The Dark Money Defunding Rural Schools
A network of right-wing billionaires have bankrolled a war against public education. Now they’re stepping up attacks on rural legislators—but communities are fighting back.
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Public Schools Build Connections in Rural Communities. Vouchers Tear Them Down.
Here is what you can do to stand up for rural public schools before it’s too late

In Red States, Rural Voters Are Leading the Resistance to School Vouchers
Convincing rural voters to walk away from public schools could be a greater obstacle than expected for the GOP

The Battle Over Religion in Public Schools
How school prayer, intelligent design, and Bible classes faded from the conservative agenda.
