by Randi Weingarten President, American Federation of Teachers A high-quality public education can build much-needed skills and knowledge. It can help children reach their God-given potential. It can stabilize communities and democracies. It can strengthen economies. It can combat the…
AFT teacher brings community schools message to Congress
Stressing that the majority of kids in American public schools now live in poverty, a Baltimore teacher and AFT member urged Congress on Feb. 5 to battle that challenge through a redesigned Elementary and Secondary Education Act—one that helps schools…
Smith Hill Report, Feb. 2015
Mayoral Charter School Bill Heard On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, the House HEW Committee heard testimony on legislation filed by Rep. Pat Serpa (H5160) that would require school committee and city/town council approval to initiate a new mayoral academy charter…
Pawt. School Committee Meeting 2/10
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PAWTUCKET SCHOOL COMMITTEE Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM Jenks/JMW Complex for the Performing and Visual Arts Media Center 350 Division Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 I. Agenda Meeting will come to order Roll call…
AFT Comments on Senate Education Bill
AFT’s “Weingarten: “Teachers across the country say there aren’t enough resources for the children with the most needs, and high-stakes testing has eclipsed the joy of learning and a focus on helping individual children succeed.” WASHINGTON—At a time when half…
The Smith Hill Report, 1/15
Assembly Opens 2015 Session On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 the Rhode Island General Assembly convened at the State House to begin the new legislative session. The first few weeks of the session will be dedicated to getting bills drafted…