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Teacher Key Issues

  • Small Class Size
  • Small class sizes work to improve achievement, especially in high-poverty schools
  • Differentiated Pay
  • The decision to adopt a differentiated pay system should be made by the local union leaders and district officials who know best what will work in their schools.
  • Assessing Student Performance
  • When used appropriately, assessments are a valuable tool in improving education for all children.
 

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Healthcare Reform: The Time Is Now!

As we get closer to a final heathcare reform bill, tell your members of Congress that the legislation should include a public plan option, require all employers to pay their fair share and not tax workers' benefits. more actions