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Looks at cooperation between school administrators and teachers unions. Details of conflict between the Denver Classroom Teachers Association and city government; Report that the union has since developed a plan to offer teachers performance-based pay; Report that national teachers groups oppose performance-based payment plans; Comments of teachers union leader Brad Jupp; Impact of the No Child Left Behind Act, which was passed despite opposition from the National Education Association (NEA); History of the NEA and teachers unions.

The article examines how the poor physical condition of many public school buildings in Detroit, Michigan may cause the school system to become insolvent and prevent the city's recovery from bankruptcy. It goes on to report that many teachers working for Detroit Public Schools have conducted protests or called out sick to force school shutdowns.

The article reports that the protest of several teachers in Denver, Colorado who demands for increase funding results to the rejection of a ballot measure which will increase tax for school funding by voters.

The article reports the political party Alternative for Germany in Germany's instruction to the parents and students to send information about teachers promoting political views in classrooms through the political party's website Alternative für Deutschland.

The article discusses the reasons behind U.S. teachers' protests, including decreases in educational finance, teacher layoffs and the decreased salaries of teachers. An overview of inequality in the U.S. education system, including the role that property tax differences play in this regard, provided.

The article reports on the Oklahoma Education Association's call on protesting educators to return to the classroom and support candidates in the 2018 fall elections who favor increased education spending.

The article discusses various teacher protests and walkouts across the U.S. demanding higher wages and better school funding, focusing on a protest at the Oklahoma State Capitol on April 3, 2018, as well as demonstrations by teachers in Arizona and Kentucky regarding salaries and pension reform.

The article focuses on the issues on the formation of new government in Lebanon. It states that the Union of School Teachers had issued a strike call for private and public schools teachers to protest the power vacuum and paralysis in state institutions due to the failure in forming a new government. It adds that Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati had talked to representatives such as MP Ali Hassan Khalil, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Hussein Khalil for the creation of new government.

The article reports on the World Teachers' Day rally held by teachers, educators and professors from the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Ottawa, Ontario against the suspension of over 28,000 teacher colleagues and other public-sector workers following the failed coup in Turkey. INSET: New resource addresses mental health stigma..

The author expresses her viewpoints on the impacts of the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) for the upcoming federal elections in Alberta. She mentions the role of teachers in providing accurate information during the elections polls and opportunity for teachers to raise the issues on public education. She also cites the ATA's campaign on raising political awareness regarding the propose mental health resources and national anti-proverty strategies.

The article reports on the threat received by teacher Tandrima Choudhury, member of a Communist Party of India (Marxist)-backed college teachers' union, from authorities of Hat Gobindapur Bhupendranath Dutta College to dismiss her for not attending a meeting of a Trinamul-supported governing body.

Photographs are presented of teachers and retired teachers running in the 2015 Alberta provincial general election who have submitted material for publication in the April 21, 2015 issue of the "Alberta Teachers' Association News" including David Eggen, Jim Black and Ariana Mancini.

Describes two new scholars' groups that have formed with a common purpose: aiming at the current direction of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Teachers for a Democratic Culture and the Union of Democratic Intellectuals were formed to defend multiculturalism, feminism and other scholarly approaches. Lingering differences about the scope of their efforts; Statement issued; Prominent members of the groups; Nominees to the NEH; Comments.

The author comments on the political environment in Alberta and the opportunities for teachers in 2014-2015 to engage in processes that will establish the political leadership of the Canadian province. He cites leadership changes in the Progressive Conservative (PC) Association of Alberta and the Alberta New Democratic Party, the challenges facing PCs, and the possible by-elections in various ridings. He also comments on building relationships and the interests of public education and teachers.

The article discusses United States democratic presidential candidate George S. McGovern's political campaign. Teachers and faculty were expected to favor the democrat, but polls show almost even numbers for McGovern and republican candidate for re-election President Richard Nixon. The reason for this outcome seems to stem from two major issues, McGovern's apparent lack of governing ability and the similarities between him and his fellow candidate on the topic of education. INSET: Students Still Favoring McGovern By Healthy Margin, Polls Find.

The article presents the author's view on the Chicago Teachers Union's (CTU) strike in Chicago, Illinois on the issues of teacher pay and evaluation, along with the overarching concerns of early childhood education, class size, and adequate facilities and equipment.

The article reports on the seven-day strike initiated by the Chicago Teachers Union in Illinois in September 2012, which challenged the corporate agenda for overhauling education and the issues of teacher evaluations and conflicting visions of public education.

The article reports that the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) will host a telephone town hall in March 2013 as part of its political engagement strategy for the next provincial general election. The event is a cross between a large conference call and a radio talk show that will feature ATA members and representatives from the five political parties. The telephone town hall intends to spark discussions on important public education issues.

The article reports on the online campaign started by special educator teacher Karen Bisso to gather votes for Republican primary ballot for senate position in the U.S.

The article reports on the protest against the Alliance for Educational Quality (ACE) in Mexico. The teachers affiliated with the National Coordinator of Education Workers are intensifying protest against ACE. Many rank-and-file educators expressed that the proposed reforms would further pry open the door to the privatization of education. It is revealed that the anti-ACE movement is preparing an alternative education plan.

The article discusses how U.S. presidential elections can improve the teaching of political science courses in U.S. universities. The author notes that elections can increase student interest in the election process and discusses how campaign issues offer professors subjects for classroom discussion. He comments on the use of educational technology and the Internet by political science professor David P. Redlawsk to educate his students about the 2008 Democratic National Convention. He discusses how the popularity of 2008 U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama among young people has contributed to increased student interest in the election and notes how the Internet allows to students to investigate the political beliefs of their teachers.

A federal judge on Friday upheld New York City's policy prohibiting public school teachers from wearing political buttons in the classroom, but said the teachers could place campaign material into colleagues' mailboxes and hang posters on bulletin boards maintained by their union, as long as they were in areas off-limits to students. The split decision came after the union, the United Federation of Teachers, sued over a city rule that requires teachers to remain neutral about politics while on duty to avoid any sense of pressure among students to echo their views. The union, which has endorsed Senator Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee for president, argued that the longstanding regulation had never been enforced and that it curtailed teachers' right of free speech. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Examines educational policy in New York City. Support for performance-based pay by Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein; Details of a teacher's contract suggested by New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg which teachers' unions oppose; Comments of union president Randi Weingarten on the negotiations; Impact of historical educational policies in New York.

According to a the St. Cloud Times report, Southwest Minnesota State University political science professor David Sturrock has announced plans to challenge Representative Collin Peterson, Democrat-Minnesota. Sturrock, a Marshall City Council member, is the first Republican to announce a challenge. Peterson a founding member of the moderate-to-conservative Blue Dog Coalition, has represented the district since 1990. While Peterson won with 65 percent in 2002, his district gave President Bush the largest majority of any congressional seat in the state in 2000.

Presents the results of a survey by the periodical "Chronicle of Higher Education," Frank Luntz and the newspaper "Denver Post" on the political orientation of U.S. university and college teachers. Percentage of far left teachers; Information on liberal teachers; Estimated number of moderate teachers.

Reports the protests of teachers against the television advertisement of Senator John Ashcroft in Missouri. Claims on the advertisement's information about political rival Mel Carnahan; Allegations of Ashcroft against Carnahan; Details on the political advertisement of Carnahan.

Reports that the Chinese government has taken action against several academics. Two Chinese academics ousted from Chinese Academy for Social Sciences after calling for political and economic reform; Possible response by the government to an essay by Li Shenzhi called '50 Years of Panic, Trials and Tribulation: Lonely Night-time thoughts on National Day'; Scholars' reactions to the purge.

Reveals that the union representing New York, New York's teachers rejected Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's plan to reward the best summer school teachers with merit bonuses. Reason for the rejection; Information on the teachers' incentive program of Harold Levy, the interim schools chancellor; Remarks from Randi Weingarten, the union's president.

Focuses on David Petrie, a foreign language teacher in Italy. His complaint that European's teaching in Italy do not get the same pay and privileges Italians get; Legality under European Union law; Petrie's lobbying with protestors in Strasbourg, France, home of the European Parliament; How his former wives feel about his devotion to the cause; The European Commission having threatened the Italian government with legal action.

Presents governmental and political news of interest to universities and college students and faculty. Mae Schunk, school teacher of 36 years, first run for political office as Minnesota's Governor-elect Jesse Ventura's running mate on the Reform Party's ticket; The University of California's deletion of student race from applications on it's computer network to insure compliance with the university's racial-preference ban.

Refers to an article on page B4 (Teachers union's crucial alliance with Dinkins is shattered) concerning the decision by the teachers' union not to endorse New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins. Reasons.

Tells of Teachers for a Democratic Culture, a group organized by professors and administrators to lead the counteroffensive in the storm over political correctness, or p.c., which the group views as an attempt to derail affirmative action and legitimate efforts to revise curriculum.

States that political and union leaders have suggested that teachers reject the teachers' contract out of anger at Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's pay raise for himself. Direction of contract; Money statistics of raise.

States that New York City teachers' union has endorsed Peter F. Vallone, Democratic opponent of Governor George E. Pataki as their chosen gubernatorial candidate for the New York state. Views of Randi Weingarten, president of the teachers' federation; Information on Vallone's continuing problems with organized labor; Bill signed by Pataki in New York.

Reports that the remarks made by Bob Dole at the 1996 Republican National Convention has fired up the teachers union to support President Bill Clinton. Amount of money spent by the National Education Association on the political parties; Alignment of the Clinton administration with the teachers; Comments from various teachers.

Reports that in California, San Diego Unified School District's teachers strike incurred losses totalling about $254,650. Total amount of money that was paid to substitutes; How long the strike last; Date of the strike; Total savings in salaries due to the strike; Statements that many secondary students came for first period but left in the afternoon; Remarks from District controller Henry Hurley; Statements from Bill Crane, president of the San Diego Teachers Association.

The article offers news briefs on issues related to higher education. Physicist Lu Jiaxi was appointed to replace Fang Yi as president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China. Among the deputies elected to the French Parliament, 30 percent are university professors and school teachers. A report from the Soviet Ministry of Higher Education reveals that more than 80,000 foreign students are studying at universities and other institutions in the country.

The article reports that members of the New York State United Teachers have sued their union, which is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, for refusing to print in the union newspaper a paid advertisement condemning support for the Nicaraguan contras. The teachers claimed that the refusal violated their freedom of speech.

The article informs that Bronislaw Geremek, medieval historian at the Polish Academy of Sciences, has been dismissed by the government of Poland for signing a petition against the imposition of martial law. The other dissident scholars have also been warned from doing so. Geremek's dismissal is expected to mark a change in policy toward dissidents who work at the academy.

The article examines the book "Predicament of the University," by Henry David Aiken. The author urges for more political action by faculty members and students to liberate universities from servitude to the nation-state. Aiken likewise appeals for the extension of general education into the graduate schools, instead of its eradication.

Information about the concluded national conference of the University Professors for Academic Order are presented. The organization has made a call for depoliticization, and has stated that the demands from any source that are political in nature should not be tolerated by the colleges and universities.

The article reports on the creation of local, regional and national organizations by students and faculty to maintain the level of political activity in the U.S. due to the political action in Cambodia and student deaths in different universities in the U.S. Academic communities gathered in Washington to speak to the members of the U.S. Congress. in topics concerning the fall elections, concerns on the war in Indochina and about the McGovern-Hatfieled amendment.

The article reports on the formation of a national organization known as the New University Conference by radical faculty members in the United States. The organization aims to encourage universities to promote fundamental changes in society, to solve ghetto problems and overhaul the country's foreign policies. It also aims to protect and find jobs for faculty members who have lost positions after participation in demonstrations and protests.