Sally Ho, Associated Press Updated 3:30 pm CST, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2014 file photo, AmeriCorps volunteers take a pledge as President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton mark the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps, which promotes volunteerism and community service, on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington. Hundreds of Teach for America alumni are slamming the educator placement program for telling members to cross the picket line during a potential teacher strike in Oakland, California, or risk losing thousands of dollars at the end of their service. In partnership with the AmeriCorps, Teach for America members can apply for an education award at the end of their service to help pay off student loans. An AmeriCorps spokeswoman couldn't immediately provide comment but said striking is prohibited. less FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2014 file photo, AmeriCorps volunteers take a pledge as President Barack Obama and former … [Read more...] about Educator strikes reignite tensions with Teach for America
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APNewsBreak: Teach for America slammed over Oakland strike
Sally Ho, Associated Press Updated 3:54 pm CST, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2014 file photo, AmeriCorps volunteers take a pledge as President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton mark the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps, which promotes volunteerism and community service, on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington. Hundreds of Teach for America alumni are slamming the educator placement program for telling members to cross the picket line during a potential teacher strike in Oakland, California, or risk losing thousands of dollars at the end of their service. In partnership with the AmeriCorps, Teach for America members can apply for an education award at the end of their service to help pay off student loans. An AmeriCorps spokeswoman couldn't immediately provide comment but said striking is prohibited. less FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2014 file photo, AmeriCorps volunteers take a pledge as President Barack Obama and former … [Read more...] about APNewsBreak: Teach for America slammed over Oakland strike
TPUSA’s Charlie Kirk on ‘Socialist’ Professors: ‘Why Don’t They Teach for Free?’
On Saturday, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk slammed “socialist” professors for charging students during a Watters World segment titled “the truth about socialism.” “If socialist professors really believe the nonsense that they profess, why don’t they teach for free?” Kirk asked. “Why do they sell the books back to the kids and why do they charge so much per credit hour?” “You know if they were such benevolent and wonderful humanitarians and socialists, just do it for free,” he continued on. “Get rid of the profit structure, be a true example.” He then added that it is interesting that even people who “hate America” refuse to leave. Kirk’s words come on the same week as UN Ambassador Nikki Haley advised high schoolers at a Turning Point USA convention should avoid provocative talk aimed at “owning the libs.” “I know that it’s fun and that it … [Read more...] about TPUSA’s Charlie Kirk on ‘Socialist’ Professors: ‘Why Don’t They Teach for Free?’
Rio Grande Valley native confirmed federal judge, Trump’s first Latino poised for lifetime seat
By Gabrielle Banks, Houston Chronicle Updated 7:54 am, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Photo: Gabrielle Banks Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., a former Dallas law partner who has worked since 2009 with the International Justice Mission Latin America, working to end sex trafficking, was confirmed as a district judge for the Southern District of Texas, which includes Houston. less Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., a former Dallas law partner who has worked since 2009 with the International Justice Mission Latin America, working to end sex trafficking, was confirmed as a district judge for the ... more Photo: Gabrielle Banks Rio Grande Valley native confirmed federal judge, Trump’s first Latino poised for lifetime seat 1 / 1 Back to Gallery A Yale-educated lawyer from the Rio Grande … [Read more...] about Rio Grande Valley native confirmed federal judge, Trump’s first Latino poised for lifetime seat
A first for Georgia: Democrats pick black woman for governor
Bill Barrow, Associated Press Updated 10:22 pm, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-7', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 7', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: John Bazemore, AP Image 1of/7 CaptionClose Image 1 of 7 Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams smiles as she speaks during an election-night watch party Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Atlanta. Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams smiles as she speaks during an election-night watch party Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in … [Read more...] about A first for Georgia: Democrats pick black woman for governor