Nationwide, the teachers’ unions are notorious for influencing school board elections and have a well-documented history of donating to and promoting liberal candidates and causes. In the Cherry Creek School District (CCSD), the Cherry Creek Education Association (CCEA/teachers union) is becoming stronger as CCSD has allowed the CCEA greater influence within the district. This influence has allowed CCEA to move beyond its purview of teacher representation.
On July 11th, Randi Weingarten, president of the National Teachers Union known for keeping schools closed during the pandemic, tweeted the results of a nationwide survey of teachers and public-school staff. Her tweet read, “Nearly 9 out of 10 respondents say schools have become too politicized, following a year of political attacks on teachers waged by politicians stoking culture wars and banning books for political gain.” This survey also revealed a 34-point increase in job dissatisfaction.” This statement is hugely hypocritical. Let me explain.
See the full article by Kim Munson, July 18, 2022