Sunday, June 24, 2012

Jersey Jazzman: The "Hating Teachers Unions" Reflex

Jersey Jazzman: The "Hating Teachers Unions" Reflex:


The "Hating Teachers Unions" Reflex

Want to write education op-eds for newspapers like the Star-Ledger? Follow this easy two-step process!

Step 1) State what you think the teachers unions are for (this need not be accurate).

Step 2) Oppose it!
Mark this as another landmark achievement for Gov. Chris Christie and Democratic leaders; more important in the end than even the pension and health reform.
State Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex) has spent two years drafting this reform, and the past few days greasing a deal that resulted in a unanimous vote in the Senate on Thursday. It is expected to land on Christie’s desk next week after approval in the Assembly.