Last week, the people of Wisconsin sided with their sitting Governor, affirming their approval of Scott Walker's job thus far. The issue that was most significant in this election ... Keep Reading
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NEA dues support politics; not education
Education Intelligence Agency reported in January that the National Education Association (NEA) gave $18.8 million to advocacy groups in 2010. The contribution totals for each ... Keep Reading
House overrides Perdue veto on dues checkoff legislation
During a special late night session filled with legislative maneuvering and sharp exchanges between law makers, House Republicans overrode Gov. Perdue’s veto of SB -727 (See SB ... Keep Reading
No dues check-off legislation waits for lawmakers
SB 727 (No Dues Check-Off) has been on the House calendar the last two days. The listing means the House could consider the bill -- not that they will. Still, there are strong ... Keep Reading
NEA Foundation Grants — not what you think.
Ms. Burmesch and a team of colleagues will develop a critical literacy inquiry based unit of study to help their first and second grade students understand the role that power ... Keep Reading
Wisconsin Union Battle: Framing the Debate in North Carolina?
Amidst the controversy surrounding recent legislation that would have affected the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE), people are regrettably misinformed. Gov. Bev ... Keep Reading
Perdue Uses Session’s Seventh Veto to Protect NCAE
Gov. Perdue issued her eighth veto since taking office against SB 727, "An Act to Eliminate the Dues Check Off Option for Active and Retired Public School Employees". The act ... Keep Reading
GOP Cuts Teacher’s Union Lifeline
As bills are being pushed en masse through the General Assembly in the closing hours before the crossover deadline, legislation of a particularly retributive bend stands out among ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: Support for Ending Membership Payroll Deductions
Raleigh, N.C. – Nearly half of North Carolina voters think the state should stop collecting membership dues via payroll deductions dues according to a new poll released today by ... Keep Reading
NCAE’s Averted Gaze
Let’s not be diverted from the important issues at hand. That’s the surprising response of officials at the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) to a report released ... Keep Reading