/unions Unions en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:35:30 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-contracts-need-to-change-and-its-not-just-about-money/2024/10 If we want to retain effective teaches, we should increase teacher compensation—but we need to do it strategically. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:35:30 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-contracts-need-to-change-and-its-not-just-about-money/2024/10 /teaching-learning/do-teacher-strikes-increase-pay/2024/08 New research finds the majority of teacher strikes in the last decade did boost wages and benefits. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:28:51 GMT /teaching-learning/do-teacher-strikes-increase-pay/2024/08 /policy-politics/watch-5-key-education-moments-from-the-democratic-national-convention/2024/08 Calls to end gun violence, Tim Walz's background as a teacher, and Project 2025 all made for key K-12 moments at the 2024 convention. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:55:29 GMT /policy-politics/watch-5-key-education-moments-from-the-democratic-national-convention/2024/08 /teaching-learning/nea-reaches-tentative-agreement-with-staff-union-after-monthlong-lockout/2024/08 The largest teachers' union and its staff appear to have reached a detente. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:50:57 GMT /teaching-learning/nea-reaches-tentative-agreement-with-staff-union-after-monthlong-lockout/2024/08 /teaching-learning/afts-assembly-featured-kamala-harris-debates-on-the-israel-hamas-war-and-more/2024/07 The gathering of the nation's second-largest teachers' union in Houston came at a pivotal time in the election cycle. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:35:30 GMT /teaching-learning/afts-assembly-featured-kamala-harris-debates-on-the-israel-hamas-war-and-more/2024/07 /policy-politics/video-book-bans-and-gun-control-3-minutes-from-kamala-harris-speech-to-teachers/2024/07 Kamala Harris shares her vision for the future of education, and the country. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:02:11 GMT /policy-politics/video-book-bans-and-gun-control-3-minutes-from-kamala-harris-speech-to-teachers/2024/07 /policy-politics/kamala-harris-rallies-teachers-god-knows-we-dont-pay-you-enough/2024/07 Harris called for student loan forgiveness and union member protections in her speech at the American Federation of Teachers' convention. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:22:48 GMT /policy-politics/kamala-harris-rallies-teachers-god-knows-we-dont-pay-you-enough/2024/07 /teaching-learning/will-the-nea-take-a-position-on-cellphones-in-schools/2024/07 Some educators believe a policy statement from the union would give them cover to enforce restrictions that may be unpopular. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:16:32 GMT /teaching-learning/will-the-nea-take-a-position-on-cellphones-in-schools/2024/07 /teaching-learning/the-nations-largest-teachers-union-endorses-kamala-harris-for-president/2024/07 The National Education Association's endorsement follows that of the American Federation of Teachers. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:09:12 GMT /teaching-learning/the-nations-largest-teachers-union-endorses-kamala-harris-for-president/2024/07 /policy-politics/one-of-kamala-harris-first-campaign-speeches-will-be-to-teachers/2024/07 Vice President Kamala Harris will speak to the nation's second-largest teachers' union at its convention in Houston. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:02:24 GMT /policy-politics/one-of-kamala-harris-first-campaign-speeches-will-be-to-teachers/2024/07 /policy-politics/afts-randi-weingarten-on-kamala-harris-she-has-a-record-of-fighting-for-us/2024/07 The union head's call to support Kamala Harris is one sign of Democratic support coalescing around the vice president. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:33:51 GMT /policy-politics/afts-randi-weingarten-on-kamala-harris-she-has-a-record-of-fighting-for-us/2024/07 /leadership/principals-unions-are-on-the-rise-what-are-their-demands/2024/07 Across the country, principals are organizing for better working conditions. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:54:08 GMT /leadership/principals-unions-are-on-the-rise-what-are-their-demands/2024/07 /teaching-learning/what-happened-and-what-didnt-at-this-years-nea-representative-assembly/2024/07 The unusual ending of the biggest assembly for the nation’s largest teachers’ union led to an incomplete annual meeting. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:16:42 GMT /teaching-learning/what-happened-and-what-didnt-at-this-years-nea-representative-assembly/2024/07 /teaching-learning/staff-who-disrupted-neas-assembly-will-be-locked-out-of-work/2024/07 Staff members for the nation’s largest teachers’ union will be locked out of work until a contract is reached. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 01:31:13 GMT /teaching-learning/staff-who-disrupted-neas-assembly-will-be-locked-out-of-work/2024/07 /teaching-learning/nea-approves-ai-guidance-but-its-vital-for-educators-to-tread-carefully/2024/07 The nation's largest teachers' union approved policy recommendations for using AI in classrooms. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:14:32 GMT /teaching-learning/nea-approves-ai-guidance-but-its-vital-for-educators-to-tread-carefully/2024/07 /teaching-learning/neas-staff-union-is-on-strike-halting-neas-biggest-annual-gathering/2024/07 The union's staff went on strike Friday, halting the NEA's biggest annual event, prompting President Biden to cancel a scheduled appearance. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:10:00 GMT /teaching-learning/neas-staff-union-is-on-strike-halting-neas-biggest-annual-gathering/2024/07 /teaching-learning/the-election-ai-and-more-what-to-expect-from-the-neas-massive-assembly/2024/06 Thousands of delegates for the nation’s largest teachers' union are headed to Philadelphia to vote on pressing education issues. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:28:09 GMT /teaching-learning/the-election-ai-and-more-what-to-expect-from-the-neas-massive-assembly/2024/06 /teaching-learning/the-nea-faces-an-unexpected-labor-adversary-its-own-staff-union/2024/06 Staff for the nation’s largest teachers’ union picketed at its Washington headquarters Thursday, striking for the first time in decades. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:04:30 GMT /teaching-learning/the-nea-faces-an-unexpected-labor-adversary-its-own-staff-union/2024/06 /teaching-learning/teachers-are-pushing-for-paid-parental-leave-how-its-going/2024/06 Efforts to implement paid parental leave policies are slowly gaining traction, with teachers often advocating on their own behalf. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:48:45 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-are-pushing-for-paid-parental-leave-how-its-going/2024/06 /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-gaining-ground-in-a-state-that-once-forbade-them/2024/06 With unions now representing educators in its largest district, Virginia is seeing a labor resurgence. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:01:40 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-gaining-ground-in-a-state-that-once-forbade-them/2024/06 /policy-politics/opinion-control-freaks-are-losing-their-grip-on-education/2024/05 "School choice evangelist" says new laws are a response to unions, bureaucracies, and K-12 ideologues. Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-control-freaks-are-losing-their-grip-on-education/2024/05 /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-starting-teacher-prep-programs-heres-what-to-know/2024/05 The Washington Education Association is pioneering a teacher residency for special education. Other unions are noticing. Wed, 15 May 2024 21:43:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-starting-teacher-prep-programs-heres-what-to-know/2024/05 /technology/how-teachers-unions-are-involved-in-the-fight-against-cellphones-in-class/2024/04 Could cellphone bans be the next big issue at the bargaining table? Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:34:21 GMT /technology/how-teachers-unions-are-involved-in-the-fight-against-cellphones-in-class/2024/04 /teaching-learning/for-now-california-wont-mandate-science-of-reading-heres-what-happened/2024/04 The California Teachers Association was one of the bill's most prominent opponents. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:10:26 GMT /teaching-learning/for-now-california-wont-mandate-science-of-reading-heres-what-happened/2024/04 /policy-politics/wisconsin-teachers-sue-to-restore-collective-bargaining-rights/2023/12 The lawsuit takes fresh aim at a 2011 law that severely restricted bargaining, and has survived several legal challenges since. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:35:32 GMT /policy-politics/wisconsin-teachers-sue-to-restore-collective-bargaining-rights/2023/12 /leadership/how-these-districts-are-using-10-000-to-boost-student-learning/2023/09 The pilot projects, begun with grants from the National Education Association, aim to curb absenteeism, supply food, and offer tutoring. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:18:10 GMT /leadership/how-these-districts-are-using-10-000-to-boost-student-learning/2023/09 /leadership/running-for-a-school-board-seat-this-is-the-most-powerful-endorsement-you-can-get/2023/09 New research shows that this endorsement in school board races is more influential than any other, with virtually no downside. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:59:09 GMT /leadership/running-for-a-school-board-seat-this-is-the-most-powerful-endorsement-you-can-get/2023/09 /policy-politics/watch-5-key-takeaways-on-education-from-the-1st-gop-presidential-debate/2023/08 Among the highlights: take on the teachers' unions, scrap the Education Department, and boost reading. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:55:28 GMT /policy-politics/watch-5-key-takeaways-on-education-from-the-1st-gop-presidential-debate/2023/08 /policy-politics/broad-calls-to-ax-education-department-and-take-on-teachers-unions-at-1st-gop-debate/2023/08 Republican presidential candidates also used the first primary election debate to call for expanded school choice. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:20:14 GMT /policy-politics/broad-calls-to-ax-education-department-and-take-on-teachers-unions-at-1st-gop-debate/2023/08 /teaching-learning/aft-head-wants-to-show-conservatives-shes-focused-on-solutions-to-k-12s-challenges/2023/07 Randi Weingarten attacked conservatives in a speech while responding to criticism by saying teachers are responsible for finding solutions. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 23:07:00 GMT /teaching-learning/aft-head-wants-to-show-conservatives-shes-focused-on-solutions-to-k-12s-challenges/2023/07