Education

Trapped: One Teacher Tells His Story

• Elizabeth Stelle
• April 9, 2015

Frank is a high school teacher in Lackawanna County who has been frustrated with the NEA’s support of abortion for a long time: “I just don’t want to see any…

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Education

Trapped: One Teacher’s Story

• April 6, 2015

Frank is a high school teacher in Lackawanna County who has been frustrated with the NEA’s support of abortion for a long time: “I just don’t want to see any…

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Government Accountability

Political Spending by Government Unions During the 2014 Election

• February 11, 2015

The evidence is overwhelming: Unions use members' dues and taxpayer resources to push their political agenda. By passing paycheck protection, Pennsylvania can move toward leveling the political playing field, making…

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Why Two Teachers are Suing the PSEA

• February 6, 2015

On Monday, a judge will hear oral arguments in a case challenging the PSEA’s refusal to allow two Pennsylvania teachers to donate their fair share fees to the charity of…

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School Choice Week: America’s teachers have better options than the NEA or AFT

• January 30, 2015

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Education

Podcast: A Local-Only Teachers Union?

• January 27, 2015

Michigan teacher Jim Perialas has an unusual story. In 2012 his school, Roscommon Area School District, became the first in decades to decertify (or leave) the state-wide Michigan Education Association…

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A Local-Only Union: A Teacher Tells How to Leave the NEA

• January 27, 2015

This post first appeared on the Commonwealth Foundation’s PolicyBlog. Michigan teacher Jim Perialas has an unusual story. In 2012 his school, Roscommon Area School District, became the first in…

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Public Union Democracy

Union-Backed Political Group Not Accountable

• January 14, 2015

Here’s your daily dose of irony: Pennsylvanians for Accountability, a union-backed political nonprofit, may have to pay a $50,000 fine for its lack of accountability. According to The Center…

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Education

Lawmakers: Mary’s Law is Worth Fighting For

• January 8, 2015

As a teacher, a father of kids in public schools, and a taxpayer, I urge all our elected officials to join me in standing up for what’s right. Pass a…

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