It all began a week ago. Megyn Kelly, on her program, The Kelly Files, brought up an op-ed by Slate’s Aisha Harris. Harris wrote that it was confusing for her, as a black child, to see two different depictions of Santa Claus: one that shared her skin color at home […]

A rapist will walk free after only serving thirty days in jail and the rest of us and the victim’s family are left waiting for justice to be served by a higher court.

As it turns out, House Republicans, like many Tea Party supporters with error riddled signs, would totally fail high school English.

When parents rally in support of firing a teacher for the misfortune of an abusive ex, a teachable moment is lost. Thank God for wiser minds in Los Angeles.

‘You want kids to come to class? You want them to get excited? You gotta come in here, you gotta make ‘em excited, to change him and make him better, you gotta touch his freakin’ heart.’

So … she only molests white children? When has racism ever prevented sexual abuse?

Students are already worried enough about a stranger or fellow student bringing a gun into school. Students shouldn’t have to worry about their teachers, too.

This pledge sends a disturbing (and misogynist) message to non gender-conforming high school students.

‘It’s all going to hit so hard, so fast and shut that school system down til they get things straight.’

A teacher’s pet project of her own “50 shades of grey” novel now has the attention of the world on her small town, much to the town’s discomfort.

WTF?: High school student leaves voice mail claiming that his English teacher compares Huckleberry Finn’s moral stance on slavery with today’s pro-life movement.

A teacher in South Lyon, Michigan has been suspended for allowing a student in her class play a ‘pro-gay marriage’ song.

Romney insults teachers’ unions, public schools, and the entire educational system while being rude to a teacher.

Whatever the outcome may be, it is worth noting that neutrality in matters of social consciousness only serves to promote the apathy of future generations. Such an attitude is unworthy of respect or admiration and not a positive value to instill in our children.

Yes, Republicans nationwide are engaging in concerted efforts to suppress votes, overpower women’s rights and tar and feather Obama. But did you also know that Republicans may be purposely undermining the public education system to keep wealth and power concentrated in the top 1 percent in future generations?

Republicans are getting away with attacking workers while Democrats do little to push back against the increasing corporate power in the United States at the expense of the rest of us.