Union Hooey on Display

By Larry Sand
09/25/2012
Even with a “victory” in Chicago, teachers unions are still under attack, and their buzz words, doublespeak and bunkum are becoming ever so transparent. After striking Chicago teachers went back to work last Wednesday following cialis super active a seven day walk-out, their union declared a victory. While the school district did get some concessions,...

TAGS: California Federation of Teachers, California Teachers Association, Chicago Teachers Union, Mike Antonucci, Students Matter

Earthquake Could Alter Education Landscape in California

By Larry Sand
05/22/2012
Latest temblor to hit the Golden State is a lawsuit that could result in a major tectonic shift in education. In September of 1975, due to New York City’s dire fiscal situation, I was laid off from my teaching position at P.S. 125 in Harlem. I lost my job not because I was a bad...

TAGS: California School Boards Association, California Teachers Association, Democrats for Education Reform, first out, last in, LIFO, Parent Revolution, seniority, Students First, Students Matter, Stull Act, teacher tenure