Archive for March 2015

Teacher union officials dismissed the idea of school choice and charter schools until they realized it was a perfect opportunity to co-opt and control the charter school movement Starting with what seemed to be a perfect foundation, including a grant from the Broad Foundation, American Federation of Teachers officials now find themselves compelled to close down their…

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed a Right to Work bill today, making Wisconsin the 25th Right to Work state, and the third to be passed in 3 years.  While Wisconsin teachers enjoy Right to Work privileges under Act 10, and other freedoms, the bill will allow all workers to join or refrain from any union. …

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner criticizes teacher unions for spending money to elect politicians who then sit across the table from them and negotiate public sector contracts, calling for the prohibition of the practice.  Many teachers disapprove of this practice also, particularly when their forced dues are going to support politicians whose views they disagree with.  Craig Dellimore has…