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Budget Cuts Threaten the Next Generation of Educators
posted by: Alix | April 06, 2011, 10:21 am   

President Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan have often mentioned that the cornerstone of their education agenda is their focus on recruiting America's best and brightest young people to a career in teaching. With programs like the TEACH campaign, the Obama administration realizes that we are at a crossroads with our teacher workforce, as the majority of American teachers will be retiring in the next ten years. Unfortunately due to unprecedented budget shortfalls and the threat of layoffs, experts are warning that college students will be less likely to pursue a career in teaching for fear of uncertainty in the profession. Continue Reading...
 
AAE Federal Update April 4, 2011
posted by: Alix | April 05, 2011, 03:28 pm   

House Reauthorizes SOAR Act Continue Reading...
 
Supreme Courts Rules in Favor of Tax Credits
posted by: Alix | April 05, 2011, 10:29 am   

Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that ordinary taxpayers cannot challenge government programs that use tax breaks to direct money to religious activities and schools, providing a huge victory for school choice advocates nationwide. Continue Reading...
 
Union Battle Progress
posted by: Alix | April 04, 2011, 11:26 am   

Since the news in Wisconsin broke, more than 12 states have adopted similar legislation aimed at curbing union power, advancing education reform policy, and ending forced unionism. The national unions and their state counterparts have proven that regardless of outcomes in the legislature, they will fight on in court- spending countless dollars on organizing ballot initiatives and recalls. Make sure to follow the news in your state by reading AAE's daily blog posts. Continue Reading...
 
Listen Live to AAE April 4-8
posted by: Alix | April 04, 2011, 09:31 am   


Listen Live to AAE
April 4- April 8, 2011

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