Archive for August 2019
What Teacher Union Officials Really Want
This will come as no surprise to the thousands of teachers and other education professionals who have, over the years, been forced to pay dues until they were freed by…
Read MoreA Bit of Irony, or Just a Matter of Control?
Chicago Teacher Union demands “sanctuary” provisions in some charter school contracts, while at the same time, demand “curbs” on charter schools. What? Did I read this right? Yes, you did! …
Read MoreIndiana Judge Refuses Union Plea to Stop Disaffiliation
NEA teacher union officials are fighting to keep another local Indiana affiliate from disaffiliating. The NEA instituted unified membership in 1972 in its attempt to gain power and prestige as…
Read MoreMaine and The Case Against Public Sector Strikes
Bills circulating in the Maine legislature could allow public sector strikes. Hopefully Maine citizens will see the havoc wreaked in states where public sector strikes have occurred before considering these…
Read MoreMPE Member Holds Governor Accountable
Zach Osborn, former employee to Governor Phil Bryant, speaks out about the politician’s lack of respect for the nonunion independent Mississippi Professional Educators in the Clarion-Ledger. Sometimes I wonder if…
Read MoreAssociated Professional Educators of Louisiana
The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) is the premier educators’ organization in Louisiana, advancing A+ teachers as career professionals. By focusing on professional development, teacher advocacy and excellence in…
Read MoreCalifornia Teacher Association Spends Millions Blocking Charter Schools
The California Teachers Association has spent over $4 million to block the growth of charter schools while working behind the scenes to introduce their own. Melissa Leon has the story on Fox…
Read MoreThree Strikes and You’re Out
If only the baseball rule applied to the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) officials who are threatening a third strike in seven years. The problem stems from the fact that the…
Read MoreTeaching Grandmother Takes on California Education Association
Christina Laster is well-qualified to speak on the California charter school situation. She currently serves as the Inland Empire & San Diego Parent Union President for the California Policy Center,…
Read MoreIndiana Ex Union Official Pleads Guilty to $100K Theft
After being accused of financial misuse, Rhondalyn Cornett resigned her post as president of the Indianapolis Education Association and pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100,000 in November, 2018. She…
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