Tag: American Federation of Teachers
Back-to-school events, history standards stir controversy, mentors needed and more
Around the state: Mentors are needed for a program in Citrus, history standards stir controversy nationwide, a change in plans at the newest high school in Palm Beach, back-to-school giveaways in Duval and Orange and new leadership in Lee. Here are details about those stories and other developments from the... READ MOREUnion activities beg the question: How, specifically, is this going to make the education of children better?
“A sharp distinction must always be made between the physical...
READ MOREReopening details, new school start dates, Lake asks for waiver from order, teachers’ choice and more
READ MOREFixed for whom, Ms. Weingarten?
In the film “The Matrix,” Laurence Fishburne’s character, Morpheus, explains...
READ MORESuperintendents release school reopening plan, colleges working on it, teacher renewals and more
READ MORENAACP board approves anti-charter school resolution
Despite a full-court press from charter school supporters, the board...
READ MORETeacher union opposition to D.C. vouchers unfair to the facts
The Washington, D.C. Opportunity Scholarship program is up for re-authorization in...
READ MORENo question, parents flock to school choice
The American Federation of Teachers released a new survey...
READ MOREDoug Tuthill: Choice & customization will force teacher unions to adapt, someday
Editor’s note: This is the fourth and final post in...
READ MOREGary Beckner: Teachers need a professional association, not a union
Editor’s note: This is the third of four guest posts...
READ MOREWishing for a progressive teacher union
My holiday wish is for teacher unions to expand their...
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