Public Education – Page 7

The truth about teacher tenure

September 11, 2012 By Michael Shulman

A fight over teacher tenure is now raging because so-called education reformers have set their sights on destroying public education under the guise of saving it.

“Won’t Back Down” draws controversy

August 30, 2012 By Susan Webb

The soon-to-be-released film "Won't Back Down" is already drawing criticism from teacher and public school advocates.

Biden draws cheers at AFT convention

July 31, 2012 By John Rummel

The vice president was introduced by Jill Biden who taught for 13 years in a public high school and continues teaching full time at Northern Virginia Community College, even as she serves as the "Second Lady."

NEA meets; Biden blasts GOP as anti-public education

July 6, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Republicans - presumed presidential nominee Mitt Romney included - have become anti-public education, Democratic Vice President Joseph Biden says.

Chicago teachers cast overwhelming strike authorization vote

June 12, 2012 By John Bachtell

With Chicago teachers facing a hostile mayor and Chicago Board of Education in negotiations for a new contract, 90% of teachers union members have voted to authorize a strike.