Archive for 2017

Sanctioned by the United Federation of Teachers and New York City mayor Bill de Blasio, this teacher union alternative to charter schools does not appear to be working. Could it…

Laurel Rosenhall, reporter for CALmatters, comments on the aftermath of the Los Angeles district school board election in the San Francisco Chronicle.  Sandra Lowe reminisced about the good old days…

Charter schools are known for their flexibility which improves outcomes, allows teachers the freedom to represent themselves and foster innovation in the education arena. At least they are supposed to.  …

Former President Barack Obama advocated it. Teacher union officials don’t believe in it because it rewards good teachers with more pay.  Teachers who wish to teach in freedom advocate it. …

Mike Antonucci predicts how the Janus case could end forced dues for public employees in the 74million.org. The Janus case is being presented by the National Right to Work Legal Defense…

The American Federation of Teachers and Washington Teachers Union, it’s District of Columbia affiliate, are attempting to organize another charter school in the District, after an unsuccessful first try. Alejandra Matos has…

Steven Greenhut reports on the impact of the recent Los Angeles school board race on reason.com. Supporters of charter schools, homeschooling and other forms of school choice are so used to…

In a surprising upset, school choice groups made a big dent in the Los Angeles Unified School District Board elections. Media has concentrated on the unprecedented amount of money these…

Once again, teacher union officials at charter schools take the best page from the playbook of their fellows at public schools and threaten a strike to show their power to intimidate.  It…