on August 04, 2019

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Are Minnesota’s Schools the “Worst In the Nation”?

The Star Tribune reports on billboards that have gone up around the Twin Cities: The bold statement is clarified in smaller print at the bottom of the signs, citing national statistics on high school graduation rates without specifics. (The most recent data available, from the 2016-17 school year, show Minnesota had the lowest graduation rates of any state for black and Hispanic students, and the second-lowest for American Indian students.) The Ciresi Walburn Foundation, which focuses on education in Minnesota, is behind the campaign: The foundation hands out more than $1 million each year in grants, all from the tobacco settlement and investment proceeds....

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on August 02, 2019

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School Discipline Reform: Doing More Harm Than Good, Studies & Teachers Say

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From New York to Philadelphia to California, school discipline reforms focused on curtailing school suspensions and implementing “restorative justice” practices are putting students’ academic achievement and safety at risk....

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on July 29, 2019

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Teachers unaware of union options

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For over a year now, teachers have had the freedom to choose whether to financially support a government union. But there’s an information gap regarding this choice and what it means for teachers and their rights. ...

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on July 25, 2019

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National Teachers’ Union Fears Competition, Locks Down Local Unions Looking for an Exit

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The recent trend of local unions cutting ties with their national affiliate (the National Education Association) has prompted the NEA to lock local unions in with new rules....

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on July 23, 2019

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National Teachers’ Union Adopts New Social Agenda, Votes Down Proposal to Prioritize Student Learning

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The national teachers’ union—the National Education Association—held its annual convention in Houston the beginning of July. This year, NEA delegates voted and approved new business items such as teaching the concept of “White Fragility” in trainings and staff development, and endorsing “the fundamental right to abortion under Roe v. Wade.” A resolution to make student learning a priority was defeated. ...

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on July 19, 2019

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Tyranny of the 10 Year Olds

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Critics say an educational philosophy called "ENVoY" and a tone-deaf principal caused Ramsey Elementary to devolve into a culture of chaos and violence. ...

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on July 18, 2019

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Teachers believe they should be able to join or quit a union at any time

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Union membership is a personal decision. And a majority of U.S. teachers across the country believe they should be able to make this decision whenever they want to. Unfortunately, teachers who are union members are bound to resignation windows set by the union that limit when they can leave the union....

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on July 16, 2019

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Teachers, job protection is available outside of union membership

Written by Catrin Wigfall

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I recently heard from a teacher that the only reason she belongs to her union is for protection. But union membership is not the only option for liability coverage and other protections. There are alternative organizations made just for educators that provide quality liability insurance and employment rights coverage for a much lower cost than union dues....

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on July 15, 2019

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Teachers, you made it to summer break! Now it’s time to consider your options on union membership.

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If you are a member of the union, you have an important decision to make. You can opt-out or you can choose to remain in the union. EducatedTeachersMN can help you learn more about your options. ...

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on July 10, 2019

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Teachers: Do you know your rights when it comes to union membership?

Written by Catrin Wigfall

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When asked eight questions about their rights and what happens outside of union membership, only 17 percent of teachers surveyed could answer all questions correctly. Take the quiz to see how well you do! ...

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