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Reform Matters: August 15, 2014
posted by: Alix | August 15, 2014, 05:00 AM   

Welcome to the Association of American Educators' online publication, Reform Matters! This education reform-focused publication features both original AAE content and a compilation of the latest news from the growing education reform community.


National Employee Freedom Week (NEFW) is a national effort to inform union employees about the freedoms they have to opt out of union membership.

This year, founding partners AAE and NPRI are proud to have joined forces with 81 other organizations in 45 states to help get the word out. Together, these organizations are helping teachers and other union members make more informed decisions about whether or not union membership is right for them.

Teachers come to AAE every day with questions about their rights and the benefits of non-union alternatives. That's why NEFW's national coalition is taking the initiative to educate teachers across the nation so that they can make choices that both advance their profession and align with their values. It's not too late to spread the word! Visit the NEFW website to share information, stories, and polling numbers with your networks using the hashtag #EmployeeFreedom!


AAE Blog Roll:
Don't forget to bookmark the AAE blog and the AAE Charters blog for original daily posts on trends in education reform and professional development.

AAE Teachers in the News: AAE Member Advocates for Teacher Freedom

Don't miss this panel discussion about National Employee Freedom Week and the rights of educators nationwide. AAE Member Rob Wiersema discussed his experience leaving the union in Michigan and his decision to join the non-union educator movement.



AAE Commentary About Employee Freedom

Don't miss AAE Executive Director Gary Beckner's statement about National Employee Freedom Week.

AAE Blogs:

NEFW Spotlight: Michigan Union Traps Teachers

NEFW Spotlight: Teachers File Lawsuit Against their Union

2014 Poll Released by National Employee Freedom Week Coalition

National Employee Freedom Week Commentary


Putting the Brakes on Unions' Free Ride on Employee Dues, Investor's Business Daily, 8/13/14

Coalition Tells Union Members How to Drop Out, The Wall Street Journal, 8/11/14

Don't Make Teachers Pay For Union Causes They Don't Support, Patriot News, 8/7/14

Supporting Employee Freedom Critical, Orange County Register, 8/8/14



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