A Teachers' Strike in Paradise
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South Orange County is a suburban paradise is southern California. The climate is unbeatable, the surfing is great and the public schools are performing well. But not everything is perfect in the Capistrano Unified School District.
In April 2010, 2,200 teachers went on strike for three days after the school board imposed a 10 percent pay cut. The children who attended school during the strike had to walk past their teachers who, instead of preparing for class, were marching in front of the school with picket signs reading "It's not about the money" and "We'd rather be teaching."
Some parents honked in support of the union as they drove by. Other parents were frustrated by union members who were unwilling to work out a compromise with a district that is facing a $34 million budget deficit. Lots of parents talked about using the strike as "a teaching moment."
Reason.tv's Paul Feine talked to the school board president, the president of the union, teachers and parents to learn more.
Approximately 8.5 minutes. Produced and hosted by Paul Feine. Shot by Alex Manning and Paul Feine. Edited by Alex Manning.
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What "retarded standards"? Here in Virginia, the only thing required of private schools is that they stay open as long as public schools. If you wish to be accredited by a VCPE (a private organization), there are a list of standards that private schools have to conform to. Also, if a private institution accepts state money they also have to follow certain state rules. Overall though, private schools have the freedom to do what they please.
Hey someone should find out if the Economics teacher was there protesting too. that would explain everything wrong right there. If HE/SHE is protesting then you know something is not there and our educationis really screwed.
How do a person's rights include having a job they can't be fired from?!
Is this a natural right? Were these teachers born with the right to not be fired?
God I hate government employees.
Stop talking about "the children." You have failed "the children."
GDP equals consumption, plus investment, plus government expenditure, plus net exports. during a recession consumption, investment and exports all go down. government expenditure is increased to boost gdp and encourage more consumption which increases investment which increases exports. having a deficit is a good thing during a recession.
but fuck unions, fire bad teachers
I know living is expensive in CA... but damn, that's a great salary by any standards.
Very well said my friend.