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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Education
May 8, 2025

Beyond the Ivy League, International Students at Rural Colleges Are Being Detained by ICE

Students, teachers and staff work “day and night” to protect the rights of international students, often the lifeblood of rural college towns

Education
May 1, 2025

I Taught My Students Slavery Was Wrong. Then MAGA Came After Me

An Iowa teacher looks back on a lost job and at the current movement to defend rural schools

Education
April 7, 2025

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

Education
March 20, 2025

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

Religion
January 31, 2023

The Battle Over Religion in Public Schools

How school prayer, intelligent design, and Bible classes faded from the conservative agenda.

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