Major Teachers Unions Directed Millions From Member Fees to Support Pro-DEI and Trans Organizations
Teacher Unions’ Financial Support for Left-Wing Causes The two largest teacher unions in the United States have amassed millions through membership fees to support left-wing political causes, particularly those focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, gender ideology, and various other progressive initiatives. Since 2022, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National […]
Blue City School District Overlooked Teacher’s ‘Nazi-Inspired’ Remarks About Jewish Students, ED Claims
Investigation Initiated into Alleged Anti-Semitism in Baltimore Schools Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) is under investigation by the Department of Education (ED) following claims of unchecked anti-Semitism within the district. Complaints submitted to the ED’s Civil Rights Division accuse the district of not taking action against a teacher who allegedly made alarming comments, including a […]
L.A. teachers call for better support for immigrants from LAUSD
Union Rally for Immigrant Families in LA On Saturday, the LA Teachers Union, along with various supporters, staged a rally aimed at prompting the school district to take stronger measures to assist immigrant families. One of their demands was for the federal government to take custody of certain situations, as students were reportedly transferred to […]
Montgomery educator travels to D.C. for C-SPAN’s conference for teachers
Dr. Amy Hinton to Attend C-Span’s Summer Educators Conference Dr. Amy Hinton, a social studies teacher at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School for the Performing Arts in Montgomery, Alabama, has been selected to participate in C-Span’s Summer Educators Conference. This event, taking place from July 28-30, will bring together 30 educators from across the […]
Speaker Ledbetter: The RAISE Act benefits students, teachers, and school systems
Funding Public Schools in Alabama Alabama’s public schools rely on three primary sources for funding. Approximately 10% comes from federal programs like Title I and School Nutrition Programs, aimed largely at supporting students from low-income families. Next up is local funding. Local property taxes contribute between 21% and 34% of education expenses, meaning roughly a […]
The study of education: Initial group of new AUTeach program graduates focused on solving Alabama’s lack of science teachers
The first group of three graduates is set to receive their certifications from May 9th to 12th. Schnittka mentioned that Broom will be certified in biology. King, majoring in both interdisciplinary health sciences and science education, is qualified to teach all science subjects. Meanwhile, Belcher, with a dual major in physics and science education, can […]
Teachers Union’s $40 million Investment in Democratic Governor Race Fails to Make Impact
NJEA’s Significant Investment in Governor Race Raises Concerns The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) has invested over $40 million into the state’s gubernatorial race, backing the union president in support of certain candidates. NJEA President Sean Spiller finished fifth in the Democratic primary, receiving only 10% of the total vote on June 10. Reports from […]
Two teachers unions, parents, advocates sue over Trump dismantling of Department of Education • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – Two separate coalitions of advocacy groups and labor groups each filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday. US Department of Education. Submitted by the National Education Association, NAACP, American State Federation, County and City Employees Maryland Council 3 and public school parents Litigation The US District Court for the Maryland District […]
Teachers Union President Accuses Trump Admin Of ‘Stealing’ From Students
The president of the National Education Association (NEA) argued Monday that plans to close the Department of Education would take “billions of dollars” from students. President Donald Trump signed executives order She announced to Education Secretary Linda McMahon that she began closing her agency on Thursday, fulfilling her campaign promises, and on Friday student loans […]
Tennessee teachers should follow Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ order, GOP leader says • Tennessee Lookout
That’s what this story was like It was originally published By chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletter ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up Chalkbeat Tennessee Free Newsletter To keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County schools. State Republican leaders encourage Tennessee teachers, particularly geography teachers, to use the names of America and Mount McKinley when talking […]