Follow AAE on:

Subscribe to RSS Feed:

AAE Blog
Union Battles in the States
posted by: Alix | March 28, 2011, 11:18 am   

It has been a busy few months for AAE and our state affiliates. More than 12 states are in various stages of advancing laws that deal with curbing union power, advancing education reform, and ending forced unionism. The unions have proved that regardless of whether or not they win battles in the legislature, they will take the fight to the courts and potential ballot initiatives in the next election cycle. Continue Reading...
 
AAE and the Issue of Forced Unionism
posted by: Alix | March 25, 2011, 01:58 pm   

In light of the labor battles brewing across the country, members and others interested in our organization have inquired about AAE's position on compulsory unionism, forced dues, strikes, and sick-outs. Continue Reading...
 
NEA Joins NAACP in Support of Big Banks
posted by: Alix | March 24, 2011, 11:51 am   

One would assume that the National Education Association, the country's largest teachers union, would have their hands full with the labor and education battles heating up all over the country, but they are once again meddling in partisan politics with lobbying Congress in support of banks and exorbitant debit card fees. Continue Reading...
 
Head of the Class 2.0
posted by: Jill | March 23, 2011, 08:09 am   

Twitter. People are still abuzz about it. What about Twitter + classroom discussions? This communication trend tool in the classroom is only picking up speed. The benefits of emerging technologies like Twitter outweigh the downfalls. Look at this interactive class at the University of Texas at Dallas using Twitter to increase student engagement." Continue Reading...
 
AAE Federal Update March 22, 2011
posted by: Alix | March 22, 2011, 04:10 pm   

International Summit on Teaching Profession Convenes in New York

Last week, the Department of Education hosted a two-day conference focusing on best practices in building a world-class teaching force. Held in New York City, the conference brought American teachers and administrators together with several foreign high-performing countries. Continue Reading...
 
<< Start < Prev 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 Next > End >>