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American Education, 10/e
Joel Spring
Teachers Unions and Teacher Politics

Chapter Overview

A historical overview of the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers and the roles they have played in the work lives of teachers is presented. Through the case study of Tom Mooney, the responsibilities of a union leader are explored. This chapter also discusses the current political issues faced by teachers and the stances that teacher unions have taken with regard to them.









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