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Movie Tuesday: The lighter side of class conflict

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Movie Tuesday: The lighter side of class conflict 5

Five films that successfully temper heavy social analysis with laughs.

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Striking teachers say paychecks are the least of their problems 24

At an Englewood elementary school, teachers and staff describe working conditions that hurt kids most.

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