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A Couple of Links While We Wait for Opt-Out Numbers
As we wait to hear on opt-out numbers across the state today, a few worthwhile links to pass along. Though their local union, the UFT, may be working against the opt-out movement in New York City, the teachers at the Earth School in Manhattan have an important message to the families they serve… Public education …
The CTU’s One-Day Strike
Today Chicago’s teachers waged a one-day strike. The strike was not just for a new contract, but for a just public education system for the city’s students. There are a couple of essential pieces to read regarding the strike. I’ll link to each and share excerpts from them below. First, check out this startling picture …
Favorite Tweets From the CTU Rally
Today the Chicago Teachers Union rallied for a fair contract and for the schools Chicago deserves. Here are some of my favorite tweets from the rally… Scene in front of City Hall #brokeonpurpose #faircontractnow pic.twitter.com/thvpBex9L6 — Aaron Cynic (@aaroncynic) February 5, 2016 Thousands of Chicago teachers, students & parents took the streets tonight …
Receivership, #TeachStrong, and STCaucus
Some interesting news stories involving education and, by extension, teacher unions have broken recently. After a lot of contemplation a few things regarding our unions have really come to the forefront of my thoughts. Let’s get to the issues at hand first. First, we recently learned that NYSED Commissioner MaryEllen Elia was using Governor Cuomo’s new …
Seattle Strike Song
I saw this video of striking SEA teachers signing their own version of “Tomorrow” and it reminded me of the CTU’s version of “Call Me Maybe” in 2012. Enjoy…
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