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Will teachers work hard for Democrats in 2012? « Fred Klonsky's blog

Will teachers work hard for Democrats in 2012? « Fred Klonsky's blog

Will teachers work hard for Democrats in 2012?

Anthony Cody writes an insightful piece for Valerie Strauss’ column in today’s Washington Post.

In spite of the NEA early no strings endorsement of Obama at last July’s Representative Assembly here in Chicago, can Democrats rely on teachers to do the street level work necessary to beat the Tea Party Republicans in 2012?

Cody focuses on the education policies coming out of the Duncan DOE. And Cody points to tip of the iceberg of discontent that was the SOS March on Washington.

But here’s another question. Will teachers like those in Illinois come out in the numbers that Democrats need