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Chicago's Mayor Is Following a Teachers' Union Playbook

Chicago's education system is experiencing a shift under union-backed leadership, with mixed results in student outcomes and significant financial challenges.
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The 2024 choice on education: Trump sides with families, Harris with the teacher unions

Donald Trump's education policy emphasizes parental choice over teachers' unions, contrasting with Kamala Harris's stance and reflecting shifting public opinion on education.

Ex-NYC COVID czar complained 'weenie' de Blasio caved to teachers union, knowingly hurt kids by keeping schools closed

Dr. Jay Varma criticized former Mayor Bill de Blasio for his handling of school closures during the pandemic, blaming teachers' unions for the impact on children.

Harris Rallies Teachers Union With Dire Warnings About Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris fights against Trump's plans to roll back teachers' rights and protections.

With Speech to Teachers, Harris Waded into a Fiery Education Debate

Vice President Kamala Harris is a longstanding supporter of teachers' unions and their causes, receiving significant backing from the American Federation of Teachers.

It's time to end Albany's destructive micromanagement of NYC schools

Legislature leaders rejected the renewal of mayoral control in state budget negotiations.
State Education Department undermined mayoral control through a report influenced by teachers unions.

Integrity of Leaving and Junior Cert exams to be protected from AI threat, Minister Norma Foley vows

AI should support, not replace teachers in the classroom.
Ireland emphasizes harnessing AI benefits while addressing challenges.

The 2024 choice on education: Trump sides with families, Harris with the teacher unions

Donald Trump's education policy emphasizes parental choice over teachers' unions, contrasting with Kamala Harris's stance and reflecting shifting public opinion on education.

Ex-NYC COVID czar complained 'weenie' de Blasio caved to teachers union, knowingly hurt kids by keeping schools closed

Dr. Jay Varma criticized former Mayor Bill de Blasio for his handling of school closures during the pandemic, blaming teachers' unions for the impact on children.

Harris Rallies Teachers Union With Dire Warnings About Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris fights against Trump's plans to roll back teachers' rights and protections.

With Speech to Teachers, Harris Waded into a Fiery Education Debate

Vice President Kamala Harris is a longstanding supporter of teachers' unions and their causes, receiving significant backing from the American Federation of Teachers.

It's time to end Albany's destructive micromanagement of NYC schools

Legislature leaders rejected the renewal of mayoral control in state budget negotiations.
State Education Department undermined mayoral control through a report influenced by teachers unions.

Integrity of Leaving and Junior Cert exams to be protected from AI threat, Minister Norma Foley vows

AI should support, not replace teachers in the classroom.
Ireland emphasizes harnessing AI benefits while addressing challenges.
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With Speech to Teachers, Harris Wades into a Fiery Education Debate

Vice President Kamala Harris is speaking at the American Federation of Teachers convention, supported by teachers' unions and focusing on education.

Indiana AG's site to report school content ignites fear for teachers

Indiana teachers unions are calling for the state attorney general to shut down a new website that invites parents to report 'potentially inappropriate materials' in schools.
Critics of Indiana's new site say it will have a chilling effect on educators in a state that is already struggling with a significant teacher shortage.

Randi Weingarten lies, lies and lies again about closing schools during COVID

US math scores dropped 13 points from 2018 to 2022
Teachers union president accused of gaslighting about school closures

Ontario elementary teachers reach tentative contract deal with province | CBC News

Ontario's education minister announces tentative contract deal with public elementary school teachers.
Agreement would apply to over 59,000 union members and aims to prevent strikes over the next three years.
Remaining teachers' unions urged to come to the table and sign an agreement to ensure uninterrupted learning.

For our kids, any Democrat win means schoolhouse madness

Democratic contenders beholden to teachers' unions may harm kids' education.

With Speech to Teachers, Harris Wades into a Fiery Education Debate

Vice President Kamala Harris is speaking at the American Federation of Teachers convention, supported by teachers' unions and focusing on education.

Indiana AG's site to report school content ignites fear for teachers

Indiana teachers unions are calling for the state attorney general to shut down a new website that invites parents to report 'potentially inappropriate materials' in schools.
Critics of Indiana's new site say it will have a chilling effect on educators in a state that is already struggling with a significant teacher shortage.

Randi Weingarten lies, lies and lies again about closing schools during COVID

US math scores dropped 13 points from 2018 to 2022
Teachers union president accused of gaslighting about school closures

Ontario elementary teachers reach tentative contract deal with province | CBC News

Ontario's education minister announces tentative contract deal with public elementary school teachers.
Agreement would apply to over 59,000 union members and aims to prevent strikes over the next three years.
Remaining teachers' unions urged to come to the table and sign an agreement to ensure uninterrupted learning.

For our kids, any Democrat win means schoolhouse madness

Democratic contenders beholden to teachers' unions may harm kids' education.
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Opinion: Parents must end the teachers unions' stranglehold on education

The article highlights the historical impact of Brown v. Board of Education, criticizes teachers unions for prioritizing their agenda over students' education, and advocates for universal school choice to empower parents and improve the education system.

The Meltdown at a Middle School in a Liberal Town

A fight in Amherst, Massachusetts around racism, transgender rights, and teachers' unions has caused division in the community.
Debate in Amherst Regional Middle School includes incidents of bullying, harmful encounters with counselors, and religious bias against LGBTQ+ students.

Teachers in Indiana: share your views on the Eyes on Education site

Indiana teachers' unions want the state attorney general to take down the 'Eyes on Education' site
Conservative efforts to censor discussions of race and sexual identities in schools are the backdrop for the launch of the tip line

Opinion | Teachers Unions Spend Big on GOP State Lawmakers

Ten Republican-led states have passed universal school choice since 2021
Republican lawmakers who are teachers-union allies may need to be defeated in primary elections for school choice to pass
Opponents of school choice argue that rural areas have few private options, but universal school choice would create new private options and improve public education through competition.
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