Students Find Convention a Civics Lab Come Alive
High school students from a civic and political education foundation use the Democrats' gathering to drill deeper into issues that concern them.
Rhee Touts Obama's School Policies
Michelle Rhee, who has angered a core Democratic constituency, teachers' unions, says Mitt Romney's voucher plan is off the mark.
Colorado Official Talks Evaluation, Tenure
Colorado state Sen. Michael Johnston, architect of a controversial measure toughening teacher evaluation and tenure, talks about getting that 2010 bill into law.
Speakers Spotlight Obama Ed. Initiatives, GOP Spending Threats
College access, President Obama's education goals, and Republican threats to education were strong themes on the first night of Democratic convention action.
NEA, AFT Delegates to Campaign For Obama, Despite Differences
Delegates and union leaders say they'll work to turn out the vote for President Obama in part out of concern about Mitt Romney and the GOP's policy agenda.
At Convention, Lawmakers Talk Peace, and War, With Unions
Democrats for Education Reform hears from lawmakers who pushed for controversial laws on charter schools and teacher evaluation.
Democratic Platform Hails Common Core, Praises Teachers
The official Democratic Party platform highlights the importance of evaluations in helping teachers, as well as the Common Core State Standards.
Convention Keynoter Has Pressed Ed. Agenda as Mayor
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, tonight's Democratic convention keynote speaker, has sought to boost college access and early childhood education.
"Parent Trigger" Gets the Hollywood Treatment in Charlotte
It's clear that not everyone in the Democratic party is ready to give parent-trigger laws five stars.
Democratic Convention to Spotlight Montana Schools Chief
This year's Democratic National Convention will offer an ususually prominent speaking role for a state schools superintendent: Montana's Denise Juneau.
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