Education debate takes divisive turn - Burlington, MA - Burlington Union:
"“I view the readiness schools as a direct attack on teachers’ rights,” Ed Doherty, special assistant to the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, told members of the Education Committee, who moved in and out of the packed hearing as they were drawn to the House and Senate chambers for debate and votes on other issues.
Doherty said the Patrick administration’s proposals would strip teachers of collective bargaining rights and authorize “unprecedented state control” over schools, including the ability to replace staff and suspend policies. Doherty said the governor’s plans were “heavy-handed” and would stifle collaboration with teachers in education."
"“I view the readiness schools as a direct attack on teachers’ rights,” Ed Doherty, special assistant to the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts, told members of the Education Committee, who moved in and out of the packed hearing as they were drawn to the House and Senate chambers for debate and votes on other issues.
Doherty said the Patrick administration’s proposals would strip teachers of collective bargaining rights and authorize “unprecedented state control” over schools, including the ability to replace staff and suspend policies. Doherty said the governor’s plans were “heavy-handed” and would stifle collaboration with teachers in education."