1. Both teacher groups will have formally endorsed him by the time he speaks. 2. But it also has been criticized by teachers groups, including the Texas State Teachers Association, for narrowing the public school curriculum. 3. Even the teacher group conducting the survey said it was surprised at the high amount of job satisfaction among educators. 4. For years, teachers groups and school administrators have debated whether it makes a difference if students are taught by properly certified teachers. 5. Four years ago, he created teacher advisory groups so each student meets weekly with an advisor and fellow advisees. 6. In Michigan, teacher groups are bracing for a fight over voucher programs that would let students attend private schools at public expense. 7. Many teacher groups are unhappy about the bill, because they feel they are losing protection for their jobs. 8. Milwaukee and Cleveland are the only two jurisdictions with voucher programs, which Republicans and conservatives praise and Democrats and teacher groups say are riddled with problems. 9. Since that time, support has been broad and swift, coming from teachers groups and school board associations. 10. State teacher groups lobbying for better pay and benefits have said improved compensation is the best way to attract teachers and hang on to them. |