Tag: teachers’ unions

From Florida to Iowa, schools are moving fast against teachers whose posts spark outrage. But at what cost?

Delegates from the nation's largest teachers union voted to sever ties; the Executive Committee rejected the proposal.

We hear a speech from the US Education Department under Secretary Betsy DeVos, as she looks to move on after Joe Biden is inaugurated.

A decision by the US Supreme Court could affect the ability of teachers' unions to negotiate on behalf of rank-and-file teachers.

Teachers have had enough low pay. Many take 2nd jobs or sell blood plasma to pad their income. Strike possible Monday.

Teachers in West Chicago have been working without a contract, and now they have decided not to volunteer their time to sponsor some student clubs.

Black students may work better with black teachers, perhaps as role models. But even white students statistically prefer black and Latino teachers.

Two charter schools, one in NY, one in Pa., should be treated as private corporations under federal labor laws.

Violence has erupted near Mexico City, as teachers in Oaxaca state protest government "reforms" that include strong teacher evaluations.

The budget impasse in Illinois is dire and may result in school closures and failures on the part of school district to pay teachers.