While gathering material for a more detailed diary on a related topic, I came across a blog about Garrison Keillor’s visit to Highland Park Methodist Church, the President’s home church. I had to...
Read MoreThe Detroit teacher strike has ended with a whimper, not a bang. We voted to return to work and formally vote by ballot on the tentative agreement. This has been a draining day, so hang in there if my style flags...
Read MoreThat little glimmer of light from downtown Detroit may just be the end of the tunnel coming into sight. This announcement was posted on the Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) website a few hours ago. ...
Read MoreBefore I address the particular mess in Detroit Public Schools, I’d like to frame the issue by looking briefly at national trends in school funding. The following data are actual and projected figures from the U.S....
Read MoreToday I am violating a court order. I am not going back to school until we have a decent contract. I’m a Detroit public school teacher, and my union, the DFT, has been ordered back to work without a contract. Under a...
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