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Tom Joyce

Tom Joyce is a freelance reporter covering politics, sports and culture.

Public Education
University of Wisconsin suspends Students for Justice in Palestine chapter

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has suspended the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) following an investigation into its disruption of an April event featuring former U.S. Ambassador… Read More

August 12, 2025
Public Education
Massachusetts Teachers Association wants another tax on ‘richest 1%’ to fund free college

Massachusetts’ largest teachers’ union wants the state to adopt a constitutional amendment to tax the “wealth of the richest 1%” to pay for free public college. The Massachusetts Teachers Association… Read More

August 12, 2025
Public Education
Nevada city approves first charter school 

Henderson, Nevada, will welcome its first city-approved charter school in 2026 after the city council unanimously voted to authorize it in a special meeting. “Quality education is a strategic priority… Read More

August 11, 2025
Government
Maine won’t investigate school districts that align with federal order, challenge state transgender protections

Maine’s human rights agency says it won’t take action against two school districts siding with President Donald Trump in his fight with Democratic Gov. Janet Mills over transgender student policies. Read More

August 11, 2025
Public Education
Chicago pulls crossing guards from private schools

Chicago Public Schools is cutting over 100 crossing guard positions, including 33 primarily serving private schools, in a move drawing scorn from community members who say it puts children at… Read More

August 8, 2025