Interview with Michael Hartney of Hoover Institution on Education and Teachers Unions Weoverme

Some 70% of teachers are part of a teachers union. Most likely NEA (National Education Association) or AFT (American Federation of Teachers). That means our kids and their education are beholden to what is essentially an interest group supported by our government. But their interests don't appear to be aligned with many parents. For instance, NEA President Becky Pringle roused the audience with a preacher-like sermon on standing up for the truth against persecution. That truth to her is that ...