What happens if the Supreme Court ties?
The death of Justice Antonin Scalia leaves several questions about cases this term that could now result in a tie vote if Pres Obama makes no new nominations.
teachers’ unions
Court hears arguments in union dues case
The US Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case that could require teachers' unions to operate in a substantially different environment.
5 of 11 biggest ed stories have national scope
Happy New Year! ESSA, #BlackLivesMatter, floods & tornadoes, concussions, charters, teachers' strikes, corruption: the big stories of 2015.
Police action follows Oaxaca teachers' protest
Education reform is coming to Mexico, and some entrenched teachers in poor communities don't want it. Police shut them down.
Chicago school debt turning to 'junk'
A bond rating service has downgraded debt assumed by Chicago Public Schools to junk status. This is becoming a habit.
Supreme Court to hear union fair-share fee case
If the Supreme Court makes it illegal to demand dues from non-members, will unions survive? Will instruction improve in our schools?
Rauner on teachers, unions, PARCC, etc.
Gov Bruce Rauner of IL blasted teachers' unions when he spoke at a seminar for education journalists in Chicago. The teachers' union responded.
Will Vt. ban teachers’ strikes?
Vermont is 1 of 13 states where teachers' strikes aren't completely illegal. But that might change this legislative season.
17 days of missed school as Waukegan strike drags on
Teachers have been on strike in Waukegan IL, forcing kids to be out of school and residents to become restless. (Update 10/30: Strike is over.)
Galesburg IL 15-day teachers’ strike settled
The teachers' strike in Galesburg IL has ended after 15 days. School will resume on Aug 29, and the football game against Moline will go on.