NEA President: Trump Pushing U.S. ‘Towards Authoritarianism and Despotism’
The president of the NEA said President Donald Trump is “pushing” the nation “towards authoritarianism and despotism.”
Red for Ed
#RedforEd: Oakland Teachers End Strike with 11% Raise over 4 Years; District Risks ‘Financial Distress’
Oakland teachers have voted to end their strike an will return to work Monday after securing an 11% raise over four years — more than double what an arbitrator suggested, and that may plunge the school district into insolvency.
Los Angeles Times: No Broader Movement in #RedforEd Teacher Strikes
The Los Angeles Times analyzed the ongoing wave of teachers strikes across California and the nation on Sunday, and determined that there is no broader movement — even though “#RedforEd” organizers might beg to differ.
#RedforEd: Oakland Teachers Begin Strike for 12% Raise over 3 Years
Oakland public school teachers refused to show up for work on Thursday, launching a strike that is the latest in a nationwide series of teachers’ protests.
#RedforEd Campaign Continues with Oakland Teachers’ Strike Thursday
“Red for Ed,” a nationwide campaign of teachers’ strikes, will continue this Thursday in Oakland, California, as the Oakland Education Association (OEA) plans to strike against the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD). Bay Area public radio station KQED reported Saturday: “Teachers
‘Democratic Socialists’ Join L.A. Teachers’ Strike, Confront Substitute Teachers: ‘Scabs’
The Los Angeles branch of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has joined the ongoing strike by the local teachers’ union, turning out to support picket lines and to hurl abuse at “scabs” hired by the school district.
