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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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07/31 05:05 pm | Walton Expands TFA Grants With $20M More | The Walton Foundation re-ups its support for Teach For America.

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Joining Forces
This special report examines the attempts by a small but growing number of districts and unions to work together to enhance the knowledge and skills of teachers and, in turn, improve the achievement of schoolchildren.

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Elected officials target job projections and benefits they contend the public can no longer afford academically or financially.
January 18, 2011 - Education Week
Far from perfect, value-added analysis can cause more harm than good in measuring teacher effectiveness, write Rachael Gabriel and Jessica Lester.
December 15, 2010 - Education Week
His aggressive reform agenda and tough posture toward teachers may pay off politically, but the long-term impact remains unclear.
November 23, 2010 - Education Week
A new settlement in Los Angeles curbs the district's use of 'last hired, first fired' policies when struggling schools are disproportionately affected.
October 12, 2010 - Education Week
Some districts awarded hefty grants through the Teacher Incentive Fund have yet to win support from local unions.
October 4, 2010 - Education Week
Democratic candidates on state-level ballots this fall are drawing the lion's share of support from teachers' unions, with the maintenance of school funding a prime concern.
September 30, 2010 - Education Week
The NEA and the AFT try to reconcile their actions vis-à-vis the Democratic administration they backed and its teacher policies.
August 19, 2010 - Education Week

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