Teachers union looks to tip scale for Democrats to take back NY House seat — with the goal of making Hakeem Jeffries speaker
New York state's powerful teachers unions are focusing on upstate Democrats in battleground congressional districts, with the goal of making Brooklyn Rep. Hakeem Jeffries the next speaker of the House. The New York State United Teachers Union launches a full-scale attack on former high school teacher and union activist Sen. John Mannion in a bid […]
Entire Chicago school board to resign over teachers union dispute with Dem Mayor Brandon Johnson
The entire Chicago Board of Education announced their resignations after they reportedly resisted the Democratic mayor's pressure campaign to fire the public schools' CEO during contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union. Several board members are planning to fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and offer high-interest short-term loans aimed at filling budget gaps, […]
Entire Chicago school board to resign over teachers union dispute with Dem mayor: ‘Deeply alarming’
The entire Chicago Board of Education announced their resignations after they reportedly resisted the Democratic mayor's pressure campaign to fire the public schools' CEO during contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union. sources say Fox32 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office has fired Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and ordered high-interest, short-term loans intended to […]
FACT CHECK: Did Mark Wahlberg Call For Teachers To Be Fired?
Post made in facebook Mark Wahlberg claims he wants any teacher who removes the American flag to be fired immediately. The claim originally stems from a post shared on a satirical Facebook page. No reliable sources have reported this claim. Fact check: Post made on facebook Actor Mark Wahlberg claims he demanded the immediate firing […]
Special Ed Teacher Describes Going To War With Teachers Union In New Interview
Longtime special education teacher Karin Majewski is the subject of a new feature-length documentary by the Independent Women's Forum after battling her own teachers' union. Majewski, a Pennsylvania teacher, is on a mission to fight back against the Pennsylvania Education Association (PSEA) Since they started defending COVID-19 2020 Vaccine Requirements. (related: Teachers union suspected of […]
Blue City Voters Show Low Trust In Major Teachers Union As November Elections Near
A poll conducted in August showed that a majority of likely Chicago voters have low confidence in the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) ahead of the upcoming school board election. About 36% of likely Chicago voters have a favorable opinion of CTU, compared to 46% who have a favorable opinion of CTU. According to In response […]
Both acting head and CIO of Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund resign amid controversy – News 5 Cleveland WEWS
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The acting executive director and chief investment officer of the Ohio Retired Teachers Pension Fund have resigned after months of controversy. A day after my exclusive 45-minute interview, Lynn Huber, acting executive director of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), resigned effective December 1st. Chief Investment Officer Matt Worley also resigned effective […]
Chicago School District In Shambles As Teachers Union Thwarts Major Change That Could Help Turn Fortunes Around
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is trying to block the closure of Chicago's “empty” and “underperforming” public schools, despite experts calling for them to be closed or consolidated, Illinois nonprofit Wirepoint reported Monday. Many of Chicago's public schools are facing a variety of problems, including steep enrollment declines, financial difficulties and “empty” schools, according to […]
Former NYC covid czar Jay Varma said ‘weenie’ de Blasio caved to teachers unions, knowingly hurt kids
Dr. Jay Varma, the former New York City coronavirus chief and sex party lover, has mocked former Mayor Bill de Blasio as a “nasty bastard” who deliberately hurt children by caving to teachers unions' calls for school closures during the pandemic. “He's a bit of a mean guy. He's had a lot of problems.” Varma […]
Chicago schools reportedly instructed teachers to give migrants passing grades regardless of performance
A new report says Chicago Public Schools teachers were told by school officials to give immigrant students passing grades and promote them to the next grade “even if they showed serious academic deficiencies.” WGN News The paper reported that “several” teachers from various schools in the district had contacted them and exposed the disturbing trend. […]