Have you signed up for The Educator’s Room Daily Newsletter? Click here and support independent journalism! Day 0: On Strike’s Eve in the Midwest We’re at our second mass meeting in as many months, and this is the larger of the two, with over 3,000 union educators in attendance. Just like last time, there are […]
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The State of the Teacher Union
As teachers organize in protest across the nation, the Supreme Court is preparing to release a decision that could change laws governing teacher unions. In March, the highest court in the land heard oral arguments for Janus v. AFSCME and plans to issue a decision on this landmark case this summer. Mark Janus is an […]
Dear Madame Secretary DeVos: We Will Not Be Ignored
Dear Madame Secretary DeVos: In response to the recent surge of teacher walkouts, you stated that teachers should “serve the students that are there to be served.” I couldn’t agree more. I also understand why, as the highest-ranking Education official in the nation, you must discourage teacher protests. However, as a veteran public-school educator who […]
The Ins and Outs of Walking Out: Understanding Strike Law
Understanding the legality and process of recent teacher strikes is a daunting task. As a part of the public sector, education protocol is governed by statutory and case law. Since primary control of the public education system is relegated to individual states, school law differs from state to state. This includes laws about teacher unions […]