Articles: Unions

Wisconsin District Administrators Say Bills Go Too Far

District administrators in Wisconsin would appreciate greater management leeway in negotiations with teachers' unions, but many say the collective bargaining restrictions crafted by Gov. Scott Walker and the republican-controlled legislature go too far.

Ed Finkel

District Administration, Apr 2011

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Central Falls District Rises from Failure to Transformation

The resolution that Gallo and the Central Falls Teachers' Union agreed upon.

Angela Pascopella

District Administration, Mar 2011

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Wanted: Supermen and Superwomen

Professional Opinion

Waiting for Superman portrays an unrealistic view of the nation's public schools.

Agustin Orci

District Administration, Jan 2011

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People Watch

Marion Herbert

District Administration, Oct 2010

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ACLU Appeals Single-Sex Classroom Decision in Louisiana

The ACLU appealed a case against the Vermilion Parish (La.) Public School District for instituting gender-separate classes.

Marion Herbert

District Administration, Jul 2010

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student achievement

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No Time for Old Tactics

Supervisors Opinion

Management and unions must work together in the face of an unprecedented funding crisis for public schools.

Eamonn O'Donovan

District Administration, May 2010

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Toward a More Perfect Union

At last, teachers' unions are beginning to support bold school reform.

Ron Schachter

District Administration, Mar 2010

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teacher evaluation

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Will Pensions Bankrupt Your District?

State retirement funds are in crisis, and school systems will likely pay more of the bill.

Kurt Eisele-Dyrli

District Administration, Jan 2010

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Controlling Health Care Costs

Increasingly higher premiums in K12 districts are being offset in innovative ways.

Alan Dessoff

District Administration, May 2009

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health benefits

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Synergistic District Management

District Profile

Susquehanna (PA.) township school district

Lucille Renwick

District Administration, Jan 2009

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The Road Ahead for Education

A Conversation with Randi Weingarten

Zach Miners

District Administration, Jan 2009

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