We are being flooded with reports of hateful words, actions, and images directed at students in our schools. My heart is breaking. There is no place for this anywhere, let alone in our schools. More…
Now more than ever, we must double our resolve to bring people together and focus on building a future for all Americans where their dreams outweigh their fears and hope smothers anger and hate. We are stronger together and we will never give up on what we hold dear. More…
Sometimes we take legal action to defend our students. Like now in North Carolina. More…
Kaine shares our belief that a good education should inspire students and provide them with the tools to reach their full potential. More…
Nationwide, fewer than 20 percent of teachers are non-white, while more than 50 percent of public school students are African American, Hispanic, Asian Pacific Islander or Native American. More…
Mr. Trump: “Have you no sense of decency, sir? At long last, have you left no sense of decency?” More…
I had the honor of speaking about immigration reform this evening at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Watch it here. More…
If Hillary Clinton has her way, more students will graduate from a public college or university in their state debt-free. More…
Like you, I am so very weary of crying. I am so very weary of anger. I am so frustrated by the easy access to high-powered weapons that paved the way for Sandy Hook, Orlando, and Dallas. More…
Today we mourn for the lost lives of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling. Their senseless and tragic deaths have shocked the conscience of our nation. We are working with our state affiliates in Louisiana and Minnesota to offer support to the families and communities affected by this tragedy. More…
