If you were at the AOC or Bernie rallies in Greeley or Denver, you felt it—real momentum building around fairness, dignity, and standing up to billionaires like Trump and Elon Musk who think they can buy the future. But while we fight back against authoritarianism and corporate greed, there’s another front in that battle that doesn’t always get the spotlight: public education. Bernie and AOC haven’t forgotten it—and neither should we. What happens in our classrooms reflects what kind of society we’re building. Here’s a look at how these two progressive leaders think we can—and must—reshape K–12 education to reflect our values.

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In today’s polarized world, debates over social and political issues—often called “culture wars”—can quickly escalate into hostility and division. People often talk past each other, unable to find common ground. When people argue about controversial topics, they often assume their opponent shares the same moral foundation. They often don’t. Let’s work on stopping that cycle.

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