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Friend a Wisconsin Teacher or Public Employee

Roger Wolfson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Roger Wolfson

Why not go onto Facebook, look for a teacher in Wisconsin and friend him or her? Reach out to them in solidarity and say, "You are not alone."

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More on Teacher Bashing -- Getting Proactive

John Merrow | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Merrow

Stopping teacher bashing is not enough. Nor is "better communication" between labor and management. What's needed is a proactive effort to make teaching a better job.

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NYC's Joel Klein Putting Children First

Lanny Davis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lanny Davis

Joel Klein has relied on three principles: developing public school leadership, incentives for teacher quality, and accountability. His approach has produced some demonstrable progress.

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David Brooks Made Me Wring My Hands: Obama and His Education Secretary Pick

Dan Brown | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dan Brown

In his most recent op-ed, David Brooks offers Americans a false choice between two distinct camps of education interests. Here's hoping our new president will sweep aside that brand of discourse.

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First We Kill the Teacher Unions!

Gary Stager | Posted 05.25.2011

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Gary Stager

Then What? Slate recently reported on the latest public demonstration of enmity towards public schools and their teacher. Teacher bashing is hardly n...

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