Good lord lol this woman is absolutely unhinged. Is this a fair representation of the union at large?
Checking In On the Teachers Union..
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Good lord lol this woman is absolutely unhinged. Is this a fair representation of the union at large?
Wonder why they fight school choice?
The teachers and public workers are putting some states in a down spiral they will not recover from.
Teachers union head: ‘Conservatives don’t even want black children to be able to read’
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Mayor wants $50 billion for abortions, weight loss drugs, and immigrants.
The Chicago school negotiations will be great to watch.Teachers union head: ‘Conservatives don’t even want black children to be able to read’
Teachers union head: ‘Conservatives don’t even want black children to be able to read’ | The College Fix
Mayor wants $50 billion for abortions, weight loss drugs, and immigrants.
Somehow despite losing 20% of student population over the last 10 years the # of staff jobs has rose 15%.
Current budget is deficit of $400 million.
With some schools having just a few dozen students (union refuses to allow closures) they demand every school have a librarian and asst librarian, justice coordinator (?), reading specialist, newcomer liaison and other staff positions.
Current demands are 9% increases/yr, additional 15% bump for certified teachers, increase to 30 sick days/yr, housing assistance and free public transportation. FYI - the average teacher salary is already over $100k in Chicago.
Biggest loser coming up - the Chicago homeowner who will see taxes continue to rise. The tax revenue has increased 115% over the last 20 years while average income has risen only 57%.
Teachers union head: ‘Conservatives don’t even want black children to be able to read’
Teachers union head: ‘Conservatives don’t even want black children to be able to read’ | The College Fix
Mayor wants $50 billion for abortions, weight loss drugs, and immigrants.
She's not wrong
There's a reason that leech locks comments on every one of her social media posts. She's an absolute nut.
How can you possibly claim she's correct here? Look at the terrible standards of government schools, especially in inner cities, and tell me how you believe forcing kids to attend those failing schools proves they care about their education. I'll wait.
Still waiting for some of our resident educators to comment. @RagnarLothbrok what do you think of this?
Got it.
Personally i think the only public unions that make sense are for the police.
It makes a lot more sense now actually
One had the "courage" to say they're not part of the union at least. Still sad that they refuse to weigh in with an opinion in general.. I think we all know why
These ladies look crazy. Too bad conservatives in states where they control everything (ahem, Ioway) won't put the effort in to fix the broader education issues either.
Would you list what you think are the broader issues? All trolling aside, this would be a good topic of conversation.
Off the top of my head and a not even remotely comprehensive list:
School Safety/Behavioral Management
Mental Health Management
Achievement Gap
Faculty Shortages/Quality
Impacts of Poverty/Digital Divide
Standardized Testing/NCLB Weaknesses
Attendance/Student Engagement
Curriculum Standards
The list is a mile long. HORT, like republicans spiking the football and moving on after they think they had some big win with vouchers, is unable to have a serious conversation though so this isn't where I'd look to discuss or solve it.
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I think they are, starting with not allowing a failing monopoly to run the entire thing.
They're ok with black children reading. So long as it's the Bible, but only the sections that relate servitude and obedience.
My personal opinion is there is a lot wrong with the NEA.
Like police unions and labor unions, they protect people who have no business being in the profession.
And like any political group or movement, there needs to be accountability and evolution to keep up with modern times. If you’re asking me, however, to completely disavow all labor unions or the progress that has been made thanks to them, I will not.
Another “free market” “no regulation” champion. lol.
The people in charge will always do the right thing crowd deny human nature.
Are you familiar with sarcasm or the phrase, "tongue and cheek," or are you super literal?
On here, I can never tell.
It wouldn’t be the first time WSDM posted an opinion that elicited an eyebrow raise from me.
