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Tax fairness is an essential part of the fight for a great public school for every student.

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This teacher stopped bullying in his classroom by reading to his students about the issue some kids were using to harass other kids. It worked. The bullying stopped. But a few parents--who did not have students in Mr. Currie’s class--raised such a stink that the teacher and vice principal resigned.

Reblog to show support for Omar Currie and all educators working to make a safe place for students!

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 When North Carolina teacher Omar Currie intervened to stop behavior clearly defined as bullying under his state’s anti-bullying laws, Currie came under fire for his proactive solution.

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Hawaii educators — key to Gov. Ige’s election — welcome new focus on schools

“I think the governor’s agenda is a very clear one,” says Okabe. “Governor Ige is a public school graduate, his wife is a public school graduate, as well as a teacher and now a vice principal — so he definitely understands what teachers are going through. We anticipate a very positive administration, and I know that many teachers in Hawaii are very excited for the changes that are going to be happening for our students.”  Read the full story at Education Votes! 

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New report adds fuel to argument for tougher charter standards to protect students, taxpayers. Read now at educationvotes.nea.org. 

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Nashville school board adopts new charter resolution to ensure better future for students

“The public has granted charter schools a level of autonomy that allows them to test theories of practice and try different strategies, which has led to many successes, but autonomy does not exempt them from the public’s right to expect the same accountability, transparency, democratic participation and compliance with civil rights laws that we require of all public institutions.” - Read the full story at Education Votes! 

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Ask Lawmakers to Demand that Wall Street and the Wealthiest Pay Their Fair Share!

Lawmakers: The nation’s students and families are counting on you to make sure the promise of America is for everyone, not just the wealthy few. Instead of robbing children of opportunity, we should:

Support tax reform at both the state and federal level that asks everyone to pay their fair share.

Close corporate tax loopholes that encourage companies to hide profits in offshore tax havens and send jobs overseas.

Require more complete public disclosure of corporate income and tax payments.

Make an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy!

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Time to stop shortchanging special needs students

Let’s invoice Congress for underfunding special education. Send an invoice today!

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Art, music, physical education – these are just a few of the subjects that may soon vanish as a result of the Ohio Board of Education’s decision on Monday to cut a staffing requirement. The longstanding rule required school districts to have a minimum number of 5 out of 8 “education service personnel” for every 1,000 students. Read the full story at EducationVotes.nea.org. 

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For-profit colleges facing increased scrutiny, skepticism

“Between the falling profits and declining enrollments, not to mention the millions of dollars in federal penalties and hundreds of lawsuits filed, it’s been a rough year for the for-profit college industry.” Full story on NEAToday.org