By Randi Weingarten on February 11, 2016 Politics and religion have long been known for their potential to turn a conversation into a conflagration. In the last decade, education joined that short list of touchy issues. That’s no wonder,…
The Smith Hill Report, 02-21-17
February 21, 2017 A Slow Week, Then A Week Off There were several bill hearings in the Rhode Island General Assembly last week, but none of the bills heard in various committees were bills that the RIFTHP testified…
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AFT Response to Secretary DeVos Nomination
Pawtucket School Committee Meeting, 2-14-17 — Agenda
AFT President Randi Weingarten on the Confirmation of Betsy DeVos
WASHINGTON— Statement of AFT President Randi Weingarten on the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as secretary of education. “DeVos’ confirmation battle has a major silver lining: The public in public education has never been more visible or more vocal, and it…