All content by Catrin Wigfall
Posts by Catrin Wigfall
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Education MN President’s Weak Attempt to Smear the Center
Education Minnesota President Denise Specht once again used her column in the union’s magazine to call out the Center. "Our union and our vision... are under attack," Specht claimed....
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Teachers voice concern over school discipline reform
Discipline reform efforts are pushing schools to cut back on suspensions and expulsions and prodding them toward alternative discipline policies that often leave teachers to manage behavior issues on ...
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‘If I leave my teachers’ union, who will defend me?’
Outside of the union, there are several organizations that offer job protection and legal counsel. These alternative organizations don't get caught up in partisan politics and instead focus on kids an...
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‘Freeloader’ claims disparage public employees unions fought to represent
Just as educators encourage their students to be independent thinkers and hold true to themselves, so too should educators be trusted by their colleagues to make decisions regarding union membership t...
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Teachers, here are four misconceptions about your rights outside of union membership
Union membership is a personal decision. As you weigh your options, don't let misinformation influence your choice. ...
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