Educators, we hope the new school year is going smoothly so far! Now that your classrooms are set up and lesson planning is underway, it's time to think about your options regarding union membership....
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The Center congratulates Aaron Benner on the settlement and commends him for bravely and courageously telling the truth about the tragic impact St. Paul Public Schools’ misguided disciplinary policy has had on students and teachers alike. ...
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With a new school year underway, there are 7,000 charter schools serving thousands of students across the country. And these public schools are able to meet the needs of students in a variety of ways: from traditional school days to online instruction to an online and in-person combination. But according to The Washington Times article by Jonathan Butcher, not everyone is excited that students are succeeding in the learning environment that is right for them....
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By now, most have read about the drop in Minnesota students’ test scores and the little improvement made to combat persistent academic achievement gaps. But perhaps more telling is that the state’s "best" public schools are only at a C+ in math proficiency....
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Rural Minnesota school districts generally lack the resources that allow urban and suburban schools to connect students and area employers. In Southeast Minnesota, that’s about the change....
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During the month of September, Minnesota teachers have the opportunity to evaluate their relationship with the teachers’ union. It’s a sensitive subject—the teachers’ union has been imbedded in K-12 education for many years. But pushing back against the union’s agenda when it doesn’t promote educational excellence is not an attack on teachers or the teaching profession. Rather, it’s an attempt to start a conversation about the union flexing its political muscle and missing the mark on what teachers want the union to prioritize. Photo source: Getty Images...
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Minnesota high school science teacher Linda Hoekman decided not to join the teachers' union during the 2018-2019 school year. "I found that decision to be best for me and my family," Hoekman says....
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As part of our EducatedTeachersMN project, we are informing teachers about how the union spends their dues to bring more transparency and accountability to the union's priorities. ...
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For many teachers, the start of a new school year kicked off last week. And it's a busy time of year for them. But amid business as usual, it's important teachers remember to take the time to consider their options regarding union membership. Educators only have until September 30 to decide. Listen to my radio segment on what opting out means for teachers. ...
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New data from the state’s Department of Education show student math scores have dropped for the fifth consecutive year and reading scores have dipped as well. In addition, very little progress has been made to close Minnesota’s persistent achievement gaps. ...
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