Students vs. Salaries

Published May 20, 2024

Teachers’ unions in the United States are one of the most powerful political forces in the country. Union-backed candidates win 7 out of every 10 school board seats and those candidates tend to prioritize union members and their interests rather than student achievement. To ensure that students come first, it is essential to counterbalance union influence through increased candidate and union transparency, as well as alternative endorsements from parent groups and political figures.

Check out More from Michael Hartney:

• Read "Student-Centered: How to Fine-Tune our Schools" from Michael T. Hartney here.
• Watch "How Teachers Unions Became Political" with Michael T. Hartney here. 
• Read "Correct the Record" from Michael T. Hartney and Vladimir Kogan here.  

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