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Randi Weingarten Headed to Providence to Pretend ‘It’s All About the Kids”
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Randi Weingarten Headed to Providence to Pretend ‘It’s All About the Kids”

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We knew it was only a matter of time until Randi Weingarten, the grand Pooh Bah of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), would come swooping in to Providence under the guise of “it’s for the kids.” And we were right—the Providence Teachers’ Union event today is literally called “It’s About Our Kids.” Weingarten is… Continue reading Randi Weingarten Headed to Providence to Pretend ‘It’s All About the Kids”

Providence Mayor Elorza Wants a Transformational Contract for Teachers — Here’s What It Should Look Like
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Providence Mayor Elorza Wants a Transformational Contract for Teachers — Here’s What It Should Look Like

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When Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza was recently shouted down by the city’s teachers throughout the entirety of his state of the city address, he was forced to answer some questions about the current status of negotiations between his administration and the Providence Teachers’ Union. Anyone in the chamber that night— or watching from home as… Continue reading Providence Mayor Elorza Wants a Transformational Contract for Teachers — Here’s What It Should Look Like