teachers

Teacher sickouts close almost all Detroit schools

January 20, 2016 By Mark Walton

Nearly all Detroit Public Schools (DPS) are closed Wednesday, as teacher sickouts which began last week continue.

Workers, unions may face big loss at Supreme Court

January 12, 2016 By Mark Gruenberg

Workers and public sector unions faced sharp questions about union dues, agency fees and what they're used for.

Chicago Teachers Union fighting for education, children, families, and community

November 30, 2015 By Scott Marshall

Over 5,000 joined the Chicago Teachers Union for a Tailgate Party and Solidarity Rally for public education and a fair contract

Letter from China: “Hello teacher”

November 30, 2015 By Brad Janzen

"What are public schools like in China; are they very strict; what subjects do they teach at different levels; how do they compare with American schools?"

New federal education aid bill: Teachers unions weigh in

November 20, 2015 By PAI

NEA, AFT, and AFSA lobbied their lawmakers long and hard to change the No Child Left Behind law.