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World Oct 31

News Wrap: Striking Chicago teachers to return to work after making a deal

Education Aug 07

Teachers are getting targeted anti-union emails from conservative groups

Conservative, free-market groups across the country have launched campaigns aimed at persuading teachers to drop out of their unions, in the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that will put a dent in unions’ finances and membership numbers.

By Sarah Schwartz, Education Week

Education Apr 02

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 2: Natalie Armstrong (left) and her two daughters Payton and Payzlyn, along with her mother Katrina Sinor rally at the state capitol on April 2, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Thousands of teachers and supporters are scheduled to rally Monday at the state Capitol calling for higher wages and better school funding. Armstrong said she has spent $3,000 this year for school supplies Teachers are walking off the job after a $6,100 pay raise was rushed through the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Mary Fallin. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
What you need to know about the Oklahoma teacher walkout

It's the first time the state's teachers have walked out of school in nearly 30 years.

By Vic Pasquantonio

Education Mar 30

Teachers in Oklahoma protest ahead of a planned walkout Monday. Photo courtesy of KELLY BURLEY / KOSU
Why Oklahoma teachers are planning to walk out Monday

Oklahoma legislators passed a tax increase for the first time since 1990 on Wednesday, which gave teachers a pay raise in hopes of averting a walkout. Teachers say they still plan to walk out of school on April 2.

By Vic Pasquantonio

Education Dec 27

South Dakota may ban public school teachers from instructing students about gender identity. Photo by Flickr user Robert Couse-Baker
More teachers’ union leaders come out against new student-discipline policies

Teachers in Fresno, California, and Des Moines, Iowa, have come out against their districts' efforts--following similar announcements in New York and Indianapolis--to reform how students are disciplined. Teachers are arguing that efforts to change student-disciplinary practices—largely in an attempt to…

By Emmanuel Felton, Education Week

May 20

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In Detroit Schools, State Takeover Leads to Leadership Dispute

Correspondent John Merrow reports on the progress of Detroit's public school system, following last year's tumultuous takeover by the state of Michigan, following allegations of corruption, a $316 million hole in its budget and tumbling enrollment.

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Sep 18

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D.C. School Chancellor Targets Teachers, Angering Union

Chancellor Michelle Rhee's mission to reform D.C.'s troubled schools -- by firing ineffective teachers and offering a new pay system for those who increase students' results -- has met resistance from the teachers' union. Special correspondent John Merrow reports on…

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Feb 07

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In Battle to Revamp D.C. Schools, Education Leader Faces Resistance

John Merrow reports on the controversial practices that D.C. schools chief Michelle Rhee is using to shake up the city's school system, including closing 23 schools by 2010 in a bid to tackle a $100 million budget deficit -- a…

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Oct 01

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Education Leaders Attempt Reform in Washington, D.C., Schools

In the first of two reports on leaders in education who are trying to reform urban schools, NewsHour education correspondent John Merrow investigates improvement efforts in Washington, D.C.

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Aug 15

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Failing San Diego Schools Work to Meet Standards

A number of failing schools in the San Diego area are adjusting their practices to meet standards under the No Child Left Behind law. Special correspondent for education John Merrow continues a series of reports on the law and how…

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