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I know unions have their shortcomings and I know some unions have been agents of stasis, but I see more positives than negatives, especially in my local. Here is a quick brainstorming list of why I approve of my union (state and local): My local uses Read More...
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I’m going to the WEA-RA in Spokane. Anyone else going? Filed under: Union Read More...
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High transient population. High poverty. High number of second language students. Yep, must be the teachers’ fault. But let’s call it what it is: union busting. As one Washington Post editorial writer said : It’s no wonder that Education Secretary Arne Read More...
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I had a conversation with the superintendents in my district last week, and we discussed the implications of getting on board the Race To The Top bus. According to the superintendent, one requirement for even asking for funds awarded to the state if the Read More...
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After reading this article , I am quite happy to be a member of the NEA rather than the AFT. Posted in Administration, Union Read More...
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Well, I’ve said unions are not the enemy of education reform many, many times. Unions just refuse to allow their members to lose ground when it comes to compensation, benefits, and working conditions. Plus, union leaders recognize that the recent trends Read More...
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If you live in Washington State, please vote “no” on I-1033. This would place caps on the revenue generated annually in Washington State which could be placed into general funds with the rest being given back to property owners. In a time of extreme budget Read More...
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Even though a judge ordered teachers in the Kent School District to return to work, the teachers voted to continue their strike when 74% of the teachers decided to defy the judge’s ruling. The primary reason for the strike is not money but “The key issue Read More...
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Strikes are being threatened in the northwest of my state. What do you prefer: a strike or work to rule (working your hours only)? Posted in Administration, Union Read More...
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I went to one of the presentations by Senators McAuliffe and Oemig, and I came away thinking that what they say sounds nice and makes the public happy to hear, but they don’t have anything specific to say except that “the system is broken.” “Thanks, but Read More...
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I play basketball during lunch time with a group of doctors, lawyers, and other people who can take long lunches, and I’m the only teacher in the group (during the summer and breaks I can play at least). While shooting around and warming up, somehow the Read More...
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While at the NEA-RA the word “Charter” (as in charter schools) seemingly became the new word of profanity. The simple mentioning of or allusion to the word charter elicited quite the response from both sides of the debate. Numerous business items mentioned Read More...
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Governor Bill Richardson spoke to the NEA-RA this week as well as Arne Duncan. I don’t really have much to say about Richardson’s speech except that I still like him even though he sounded kinda whiney. He was gracious in accepting the invitation to speak, Read More...
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Secretary of Education Arne Duncan spoke at the NEA-RA, and he reiterated his stance about education: charter schools and better teachers are needed. While he framed and phrased his beliefs in language stating that the NEA needs to take over the evaluation Read More...
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Basically all that has happened is a single state caucus and a speech by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, which I will comment on later. I need to review my notes and organize my thoughts, but right now I’m bushed and am going to sleep. Posted in Unio Read More...
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