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Despite 54% Graduation Rate, Buffalo Union Officials Campaign for Obama – in Ohio

mark4teach Wrote: Oct 16, 2012 3:16 PM

In California, teachers who teach the core subjects have to teach to a pacing guide. They do not have time for re-indoctrination. Ever wonder why Mr. Olson focus only on the bad school districts? Yes, there are some, but there are also school districts who are making headway to improve the quality of education. You can create all the charter schools, private schools you want. But what really makes a difference in a student education is their family. How important is education to the parents. I've seen parents who have 48" screen tv (that they pay big money for), but no computer in the house. I have a 32" tv and four computers in my house. Until you have walk in the shoes of a teacher Mr. Olson and others have no idea what they are saying.

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Despite 54% Graduation Rate, Buffalo Union Officials Campaign for Obama – in Ohio

It’s routine for teachers unions to deploy generous resources for their favorite political candidates. They give millions of dollars and provide thousands of volunteers for Democratic candidates across the nation every election cycle.

It’s not unusual for many of those volunteers to pack their bags and work for candidates in other states. But perhaps it is (or should be) surprising when they walk away from dire circumstances in their own communities to engage in political canvassing.

The Washington Post recently reported:

“[Sara] Gordon works for the American Federation of Teachers in Buffalo, and she’s in Ohio as part of...

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