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Would you want to live in a 'right-to-work' state?

It’s a no-brainer that right-to-work laws weaken unions. Check out our interactive map to see what life is like for everyone who lives in a “right-to-work” state.

Speech Improvement Chapter Newsletter - November 2016

Your go-to person is your chapter leader, contract protects you from excessive paperwork, putting pressure on the DOE over SESIS, a shout out to our colleagues, Election Day SESIS catch-up time, reminders about Special Education Providers, Encounter...

Chess rules at this school

For students at chess-loving IS 318 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, nothing tops a visit by World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen.

How class disruptions affect achievement

Exposure to even mild classroom disruptions lowers the academic achievement for all students in a class, including those who are highly motivated or top-performing, according to new research in the AERA Open journal.

National teacher prep rules announced

The U.S. Department of Education has released new regulations requiring states to issue yearly ratings for preparation programs for new K–12 teachers, determined in part by the academic performance of the students of the programs’ graduates.

High school graduation rate reaches record high

The nationwide high school graduation rate has risen for the fourth consecutive year, according to recently released federal data.

Labor movement steps up support for Hillary Clinton

Ramping up efforts to elect Hillary Clinton, seven labor groups joined forces with For Our Future, a Democratic super PAC, and raised $60 million to mobilize working families for the presidential candidate in battleground states.

Chicago teachers avoid another strike

The Chicago Teachers Union narrowly averted a planned strike, announcing a tentative deal with Chicago Public Schools minutes before a midnight deadline on Oct. 10.

Feet of strength

For 10 days in early October, a dedicated group of teachers, parents and education advocates marched 150 miles from New York City to Albany. Their goal: to shine a spotlight on the state’s failure to properly fund public schools.

NAACP opposes charter school expansion

The national board of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has reaffirmed its membership’s call for a moratorium on new charter schools.