If you have decided union membership is not the best decision for you, your resignation letter must be postmarked today.
Minnesota educators, don't miss your once-a-year-only opportunity to resign from union membership. If you had to guess what percent of every union dues dollar is going to the local chapter…
As part of American Experiment's new "Morning in Minnesota" breakfast series, I talked about the Center's "Great Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree" project in Alexandria Wednesday morning. Over 40 people…
Minnesota’s education rankings are generally a source of pride for the state. This new research suggests that we ought to think again.
New poll results reveal that more than three in four Americans believe parents should be able to decide what public school their child will attend.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Over the course of a recent two-day period (August 30-31), the Star Tribune ran at least four stories or editorials dealing with racial disparities. “Disparities in Maternal Deaths ‘Staggering,’” by…
This September resignation window is about what’s right for you, your students, and your family. And remember, you are not alone! Many educators have decided union membership is not the…
Consistently low test scores and lack of academic growth paired with unruly behavior and lack of discipline have driven thousands of Minneapolis Public Schools' students to charter schools and neighboring…
A U.S. magistrate judge has ruled that Aaron Benner, a former St. Paul school teacher, can pursue punitive damages from the district when his case goes to trial in federal…
The teachers’ union is quick to scare teachers into thinking that outside of union membership, they can’t get protection. This is false.
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.
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 their…
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…
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…