Their action was planned by the youth-led activist group Baltimore Algebra Project, a nonprofit operated by people under age 25. The group has partnered with the school district for years to tutor students and advocate for education reform. by Erica L Green The Baltimore Sun Click Here for Full Article

The community group Causa Justa-Just Cause has just released a report, “Development Without Displacement: Resisting Gentrification in the Bay Area.” by Randy Shaw BeyondChron Click Here for Full Article  

Groups that included the Chicago Housing Initiative, the Logan Square Neighborhood Association and leaders from several churches rallied at the Lathrop complex at West Diversey Parkway and North Clybourn Avenue intent on occupying the space for 24 hours to illustrate the city’s lack of affordable housing for poorer residents. Despite a waiting list for Chicago Read more…

Youth United for Change says the lack of counselors is hurting LGBTQ and homeless students. Click Here for Full Article (The Notebook)

In his proposed budget, Gov. Andrew Cuomo once again allocates $150 million for education tax credits that would divert much-needed resources from public schools to create vouchers for private and parochial school tuition. Although his attempts to create these vouchers have been defeated repeatedly, he is trying again. Read Full Op-ed Here   by Lori Read more…