Archive for February 2017
Teacher Union Power Play Blocks Education Secretary Again
A massive power play by San Diego teacher officials show them as the schoolyard and school board bullies they are. Apparently their power to act is tied up with teacher union officials’ agenda in such a way that even the fate of an invitation to the Secretary of Education lies in their hands. The San Diego…
Read MoreSecretary DeVos Blocked from School
There is more than one way to block an education secretary if you do not agree with her vision for education. Until February 7, Betsy DeVos’ nomination as Secretary of Education was blocked by Congress and teacher union officials, whose campaign to paint her as a “menace to public schools” because of her support of…
Read MoreBetsy DeVos Confirmed As Education Secretary
Known for her support of choice in education, including charter schools and vouchers, her nomination is perhaps the most contentious one so far in the Donald Trump Administration. National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers are known has her most bitter opponent, using terms such as “enemy of public education” to besmirch her reputation.…
Read MoreMissouri Becomes 28th Right to Work State
On Monday, February 6, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens signed into law Right to Work legislation, thereby making Missouri the nation’s newest and 28th Right to Work state. Celeste Bott has the story in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gov. Eric Greitens signed “right-to-work” legislation into law on Monday, fulfilling a campaign promise that has been cheered…
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