Category Archives: unions
. . . many difficult issues remain unresolved. Since school districts around the country are grappling with the same problems, here’s a quick run-down. I’m going to start with the money issues, and discuss some of the unresolved education policy … Continue reading
I’ve just read another commentary on the Chicago teachers’ strike from AEI’s Rick Hess. I’ll post a link to the full article in the New York Daily News, but here are some highlights. I’ve speculated the American Federation of Teachers … Continue reading
I’m catching a train to Washington, D.C. this morning, so I don’t have time for a long post. But I read three interesting, thoughtful perspectives on the Chicago teachers’ strike during my morning email check, and I want to share … Continue reading
Not all Chicago public school students get to spend this week communing with their video games. As Bloomberg reports, For the 52,000 who attend public charter schools, it will be business as usual — and business is pretty good. Chicago … Continue reading
In my last post I talked about the dog that didn’t bark in California: the legislature’s decision to back away from a bill, supported by the teachers’ unions, that would have subjected teacher evaluations to collective bargaining. Los Angeles is … Continue reading
In my last post I listed some of the educational reform measures that Indiana has adopted, including a more stringent teacher evaluation system, expansion (and more supervision) of charter schools, and a voucher program limited to low-income students. These laws … Continue reading
I promised that I’d post about some of the education reform efforts going forward in other states. The American Enterprise Institute recently issued a report on Indiana’s reform efforts: Implementing Indiana’s “Putting Students First” Agenda: Early Lessons and Potential Futures.” … Continue reading
I debated whether or not to post about Scott Walker’s victory in Wisconsin’s recall election, and what it might mean for education. While I’m not in general a huge fan of teachers’ unions, I also dislike blaming the unions for … Continue reading