News for Alaska
Educators fight unfair offsets that gouge retirement benefits
New legislation would leave more money in the pockets of public service retirees Read More
Growth of extremist, veto-proof majorities in states keeps workers, middle class on high alert
New generation of engaged education voters understands activism does not end after an election. Read More
Threats to voting rights still concern education advocates
Election 2012 has passed, but restrictive voting laws can still impede the work of public education activists. Read More
State news roundup for July 14, 2012
This week we talk about the Voters First coalition submitting signatures to qualify their redistricting constitutional amendment in Ohio, NJEA holding a rally to support Englewood ESPs who are having their jobs privatized, Alaska qualifying for a waiver from NCLB and feature video of Wisconsin educators talking about why political action is important. Read More
Find your state and local affiliates on Twitter
Check out our list of state and local affiliate Twitter pages and let us know about any we missed. Read More
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Retired 103-year-old teacher never misses an election
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What We're Reading
- 05/15/2013 "Coalition pension remedy (SB 2404) is fair, effective, and constitutional’" – Daily Herald
- 05/15/2013 "Sequestration Forces Cuts to National Social Studies Tests" – Education Week
- 05/21/2013 "Indiana School Board Association reps decry level of state funding for public education" – The Times of Northwest Indiana
- 05/21/2013 "Pension vote puts some House Republicans in awkward position" - Tampa Bay Times
- 05/21/2013 "Teachers earn pensions" – AZ Central
