One Way to Collaborate: Bargain Frequently
As they implement reforms, some districts now bargain informally on a monthly basis rather than every few years. Read Full Post >
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February 16, 2011
February 15, 2011
Duncan Weighs In on School Board Accountability, Other Policies
Among other things, the U.S. Secretary of Education called for more accountability for school boards and suggested that districts and unions rethink ways to recruit, retain and assign teachers, in a speech at the Denver union-management collaboration conference. Read Full Post >
February 13, 2011
NEA Praises Rural Focus for Future 'Race to the Top' Aid
The NEA applauds the Obama administration's desire to fund local school districts with any additional Race to the Top funding. Read Full Post >
February 08, 2011
Life Without Collective Bargaining: What Would It Look Like?
What would happen on the ground if Tennessee lawmakers pass a bill to eliminate collective bargaining for teachers? Read Full Post >
February 01, 2011
'Collaboration' the Word of the Day at Denver Conference
The U.S. Department of Education's labor-management collaboration conference kicks off today. Read Full Post >
February 01, 2011
Florida Tries Again With Teacher Pay Bill
Florida lawmakers reintroduced a bill that would make changes to teacher pay, this time including more safeguards and involving teachers in early negotiations. Read Full Post >
January 10, 2011
UPDATED: NYC Must Release Names With Teacher-Data Requests, Court Rules
The New York City Education Department must include teachers' names in the performance-data reports it provides to news outlets to fulfill open-records requests, a New York state court ruled today. Read Full Post >
December 21, 2010
NEA's Wilson Shares His Post-'Retirement' Plans
John Wilson, who will retire from the NEA in August, plans to start a blog and advise politicians and political candidates, among other activities. Read Full Post >
December 13, 2010
NEA Announces Picks for Teacher-Effectiveness Panel
The National Education Association has picked 21 educators to craft recommendations for the union on teacher effectiveness. Read Full Post >
November 17, 2010
On Second Try, Baltimore Teachers Ratify Contract
Baltimore teachers approved a contract that emphasizes teacher performance as a factor in earning raises. Read Full Post >
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