Archive for June 2017
It’s Not About Recognizing Achievement or the Kids
Peter Mili, a longtime active Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) and retired mathematics teacher, put a motion before the MTA to congratulate Sydney Chafee on her election to Teacher of the Year. But MTA teacher union officials turned the motion down flat because it’s not about recognizing achievement and it’s not about the kids. It’s about…
Read MoreTeacher Union Alternative to Charter Schools Not Working
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 be that teacher union forced representation, and their goal of controlling who enters, stays and leaves the classroom, does not improve school performance? Teachers need…
Read MoreCalifornia Teacher Union Official Predicts Big Challenge to Unions
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 as she addressed a roomful of Democratic activists at the California party’s annual convention. It used to be, the teachers union leader told the crowd,…
Read MoreIf You Can’t Beat’em, Beat’em
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. Originally founded to be free from teacher union power, of course it is no surprise that teacher union officials are constantly attempting to co-opt charter…
Read MoreMerit Pay – A Bipartisan Issue
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. Studies support “modes but significant effect” on student performance. CEAFU has previously publicized the Vanderbilt study. The Wisconsin State Journal explains in its editorial on May 14. Then-President Barack…
Read MoreCould Janus Case End Forced Dues?
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 and Education Foundation, of which CEAFU is a Special Project. In 2016, public sector unions were granted a reprieve when U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin…
Read MoreUnion Officials Try to Organize DC Cesar Chavez Charter School
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 the story in the Washington Post Online. About 80 percent of the 35 teachers, librarians and social workers at Cesar Chavez Public Charter School at Chavez…
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