Articles
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TURNing Unions Around
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This article by Dr. Adam Urbanski makes a case for union reform
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School Reform, TURN, and Teacher Compensation
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This article co-authored by Adam Urbanski and Roger Erskine reviews the topic of teacher compensation.
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TURNing Unions Around
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Books
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United Mind Workers: Unions and Teaching in the Knowledge Society
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Charles Taylor Kerchner, Julia E. Koppich, Joseph G. Weeres ISBN: 978-0-7879-0829-4 (Hardcover) 256 pages, May 1997
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Taking Charge of Quality. How Teachers and Unions can Revitalize Schools
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An Introduction and Companion to "United Mind Workers." Charles Taylor Kerchner, Julia E. Koppich, Joseph G. Weeres ISBN: 978-0-7879-4334-9 (Paperback) 72 pages, August 1998
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United Mind Workers: Unions and Teaching in the Knowledge Society
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Presentations
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21st Century Students “Speak Up” About 21st Century Schools
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A PowerPoint presentation by Julie Evans from the Santa Rosa meeting.
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Lessons from Abroad
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A PowerPoint presentation on how other countries educate their children, by Adam Urbanski, AFT Vice President
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21st Century Students “Speak Up” About 21st Century Schools
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Studies
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Local Ed Reform Initiatives
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During the spring/summer of 1999 and 2000, Bill Harju, retired Executive Director of the San Diego Education Association, visited all locals that are members of TURN. Using a standard interview format, Bill collected basic demographic information on the local and the district, typical background information, and detailed information on education reform initiatives in each local.
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Local Ed Reform Initiatives
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