The Paradoxical Teacher
In a world that likes to pigeonhole people, Albert Shanker was a paradox. He was one of the fathers of collective bargaining for teachers, but also one of the strongest voices for teacher professionalism.
He was a fierce defender of public education, but at the same time, one of its most clear-eyed critics.
He was a lifetime crusader for civil rights, but led a bitter strike in New York City that...
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