Mask mandates, a controversial political tool of politicians, public health officials, and teachers’ unions, divides America over the efficacy of wearing cloth masks indoors or outdoors to prevent infection from the coronavirus. A study confirmed…
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West Virginia scores major victory over teachers’ unions
Over the weekend, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed the Hope Scholarship program into law marking a major victory over the teachers’ unions which crippled his state’s education system years before. In February 2018, the…
Teachers’ unions complain about Texas lifting mask mandate
Another day, another teachers’ union upset at school re-opening-related plans. Teachers in Texas condemned Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, for lifting the state’s mask mandate and re-opening the state’s entire economy. The mask mandate…
The Problem with California Teachers’ Union Using the Race Card
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom and state Democrats agreed on a $2 billion legislative package to incentivize schools to reopen in districts with a low number of coronavirus cases. The agreement allowed concerned parents…
America is Ready for School Choice Post-Pandemic
The Coronavirus upended the education system in the United States, forcing teachers and students to adopt a virtual method of instruction. As time has passed, parents have become frustrated at the continued lack of in-person…
Chicago teachers’ union and schools fight over school reopening
The coronavirus pandemic not only pitted the United States against China, which was the source of the virus outbreak, but also pitted powerful teachers’ unions against public officials, teachers, parents, and schoolchildren. Although many politically-red…
America’s Schools: The Left’s Head Start in the Ideological Battle for the Youth
While public schools are expected to remain neutral in political matters, teachers unions have become a powerful political force. Those in control of state education systems have illustrated their desire to implement a progressive agenda…
Teacher unions’ entitlement mentality threatens school reopening efforts
As the coronavirus pandemic appears to continue into the upcoming school year, teachers and their unions across the United States refuse to return to classrooms to instruct students. Many school districts are slated to start…
Union Attempt To Thwart LA Charter Fails
A teacher’s union tried to make inroads into a charter school in LA and failed.
The Face of School Choice
When the media deigns to cover a landmark Supreme Court case involving education, reporters should cultivate sources outside of the educational establishment, lest they run the long-term risk of being caught flatfooted by the ruling…