Chicago teachers set to strike Oct. 11; Why California’s charter school sector is called ‘the Wild West’; After failed presidential bid, Jeb Bush is back in school — this time, as a teacher at Harvard; Elizabeth Warren comes out against raising cap on charter schools in Massachusetts; Many Americans know nothing about their government. Here’s a bold way schools can fix that.; ‘Brain-hostile’ education: how schools are failing adolescents;     Chicago teachers set to strike Oct. 11 The country's third-largest school district went on strike in 2012 for a week, and again in April for a day. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more » 12-year-old to school board: ‘I hope you understand what being transgender means’ The video and transcript of Ari Bowman's speech. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   Why California’s charter school sector is called ‘the Wild West’ The second part of a series about the deeply troubled California charter school sector. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   After failed presidential bid, Jeb Bush is back in school — this time, as a teacher at Harvard But he'll be talking about education rather than politics. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Elizabeth Warren comes out against raising cap on charter schools in Massachusetts Her position could matter. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   Many Americans know nothing about their government. Here’s a bold way schools can fix that. Isn't it past time that American schoolchildren really learn civics? By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   ‘Brain-hostile’ education: how schools are failing adolescents Schools too often ignore how the brains of middle and high school students develop. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   Opinions Thought-provoking opinions and commentary, in your inbox daily. Sign Up »         Share Answer Sheet:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Answer Sheet or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071