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Reform Matters: March 19, 2014
posted by: Tim | March 19, 2014, 04:10 PM   

 

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positions on issues after our members are surveyed at a majority. The studies, articles, and policies showcased in this newsletter have not necessarily been endorsed by AAE; however, by sharing new and innovative trends in education policy, we hope to educate and empower our members by examining new possibilities in education.


AAE Blog Roll

Tax Tips for Teachers

Congressional Hearing: Charter Schools Work
Remote Alaskan Districts Stay Connected Via Technology
Record Snow Days Disrupt Learning


New Data: Union Membership Shrinks as AAE Grows


Membership in labor unions has continuously declined for the past decade as a growing number of individuals opt out of union politics and exorbitant dues. Teachers unions are no exception. Educators across the country are embracing professional alternatives like AAE as they continue to reject big labor's outdated model of representation. 

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unionization rate among teachers was 57.5% in 1983. In 1995 over 600,000 teachers had joined the workforce, yet the rate of unionization remained stagnant.  Since it's height in 1983, over a million new teachers have joined the workforce, yet the unionization rate decreased to a measly 27.8% nationwide... 

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Education Technology & Blended Learning

Q & A: EdTech, Student Privacy, Too Much Testing?Forbes, 3/10/14 

Connecting Students to the Classroom: Robot Helps Girl, 11, Keep Pace With PeersAssociated Press, 3/17/14

Solving Real Problems: Tenn. Schools Chief Digs Deep for STEM Learning,Education Week, 3/5/14

 


Teacher Topics

The AAE Teachers Survey
CTEN, 2/20/14

State Case Study: Atlanta Aims to Invest More in TeachersAssociated Press, 3/10/14

Making a Difference: Minneapolis Leader Turns School Cafeterias Into 'Real Kitchens'Education Week, 3/5/14


Charter Schools & Reform Advocacy

Study: Charter High Schools Have 7-11% Higher Graduation Rates Than Their Public School PeersForbes, 3/17/14

How does your state measure up? 2014 Charter School Rankings & Scorecard,The Center for Education Reform, 3/17/14

A Tale of Two Movements: Why Standards and Choice Need Each Other,Common Core Watch, 3/14/14

Is educational choice the key to reform? Choosing to LearnNational Journal, 3/12/14
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