Readers: Don't Forget the Other Ed.-Advocacy Groups!
Education Week recently examined the rise of education advocacy groups in state and local politics. But other, lesser-known organizations are making their mark, too. Read Full Post >
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May 24, 2012
May 23, 2012
Fact-Checking Romney's Teacher Claims
Teacher Beat fact-checks the teacher portions of Mitt Romney's stump speech. Read Full Post >
May 21, 2012
AFT Task Force Eyes Teacher Preparation, Again
The AFT has convened a task force to make recommendations to improve teacher preparation. Read Full Post >
April 25, 2012
Teachers' Unions Enter Super PAC World
The nation's largest teachers' unions have joined the super PAC movement. Read Full Post >
March 06, 2012
USED's Labor-Management Collaboration Conference: The Sequel
The U.S. Department of Education is gearing up for its second labor-management collaboration conference in May. Read Full Post >
February 07, 2012
AFT Endorses President Obama for Re-Election
The American Federation of Teachers' executive council unanimously voted today to endorse Barack Obama for U.S. President. Read Full Post >
February 01, 2012
Arizona Lawmakers Target Bargaining Rights
Arizona lawmakers are scheduled to begin debating a host of bills today that would, among other things, prohibit collective bargaining for public employees and make it even more difficult for unions to deduct money that could go towards lobbying. Read Full Post >
January 17, 2012
With Race to Top Implications, Hawaii Teachers to Vote on New Contract
A new labor agreement could help the state save its $75 million Race to the Top award after the U.S. Department of Education threatened to take the money away for missing key milestones. Read Full Post >
January 06, 2012
NEA's Van Roekel Takes Heat for Commentary With TFA's Kopp
Dennis Van Roekel responds to criticism from members about an op-ed he penned with TFA's Wendy Kopp. Read Full Post >
December 15, 2011
On ESEA Fiscal-Equity Proposal, Is AFT Hedging?
AFT has concerns about ESEA fiscal-equity proposals. Read Full Post >
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