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The latest news about unions in education, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

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As Membership Plummets, NEA Retools Mission

New groups aim to stake out a place for parents' voices amid a crowded field of advocates and policymakers. (July 13, 2012)

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Teachers' Contract Includes Peer Review
The pact approved in Newark, N.J., sets up a dual salary schedule and ensures teacher involvement in evaluations.
November 28, 2012 | Updated: December 12, 2012 - Education Week
District-Union Tensions Foil Some RTT Proposals
To be eligible for a share of $400 million in new Race to the Top grants, districts had to prove they had union buy-in.
November 13, 2012 - Education Week
Idaho Voters Scrap 'Luna Laws'
A sweeping set of measures that included laptops for high school students and curbs on collective-bargaining are overturned by voters.
November 13, 2012 - Education Week
Study Ranks Teachers' Union Strength
A state-by-state report concludes that Hawaii has the strongest teachers' union, and Arizona has the weakest.
November 6, 2012 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Test Scores Should Play Smaller Role in Evaluation
October 30, 2012 - Education Week
L.A. Schools Fail to Gain Union Backing for Race to Top Grant
An effort by the district to win a $40-million grant has unraveled after the L.A. teachers union declined to sign the application.
October 30, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune
Obama Finding Teacher Support Secure, If Tepid
Though policy differences may have dampened enthusiasm for some, many teachers back President Obama for re-election.
October 23, 2012 - Education Week
Commentary
Writers Reflect on Chicago Strike
Four writers explore the implications of the recent teachers' strike in Chicago.
October 2, 2012 - Education Week
State Ballot Measures Include Hot K-12 Issues
Voters in various states will decide on teacher evaluations, funding, and charter school access, among other issues.
September 25, 2012 - Education Week
Public Unions Ask Schools, Municipalities to Return to Bargaining Table
A union of about 100,000 Wisconsin employees sent letters Thursday requesting negotiations on new contracts, based on a court ruling striking down parts of the state's bargaining law for public workers.
September 21, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune

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