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American Education, 10/e
Joel Spring

Teachers Unions and Teacher Politics

Learning Objectives

Following the completion of this chapter:

The learner will be able to discuss the origins of the teacher labor movement.

The learner will be able to trace the history of the National Education Association and identify the issues and stances it takes on current issues impacting the work lives of teachers.

The learner will be able to trace the history of the American Federation of Teachers and identify the issues and stances it takes on current issues impacting the work lives of teachers.

The learner will be able to discuss the politics of teaching and how political issues impact the working conditions of teachers.