https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/unions Unions en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:51:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/microsoft-agrees-to-new-student-privacy-protections-for-ai-how-ironclad-are-they/2026/09 Microsoft is the latest tech firm to agree to a national teachers' union's rules for data contracts. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:51:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/microsoft-agrees-to-new-student-privacy-protections-for-ai-how-ironclad-are-they/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-american-federation-of-teachers-has-outlined-its-latest-priorities-see-the-list/2026/07 The second-largest teachers' union has made membership inroads among charter and independent schools. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:24:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-american-federation-of-teachers-has-outlined-its-latest-priorities-see-the-list/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/l-a-unified-school-district-faces-severe-signs-of-insolvency/2026/07 The Los Angeles Unified School District faces “severe” indications that it will be insolvent by November 2027. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:46:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/l-a-unified-school-district-faces-severe-signs-of-insolvency/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/organize-organize-organize-new-nea-president-sees-the-value-in-everyday-engagement/2026/07 The incoming leader of the nation's largest teachers' union focuses on engagement. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:00:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/organize-organize-organize-new-nea-president-sees-the-value-in-everyday-engagement/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-union-approves-new-fund-to-help-immigrant-teachers/2026/07 It's aimed at teachers who came to the country before 2007 under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:21:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-union-approves-new-fund-to-help-immigrant-teachers/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/neas-outgoing-president-reflects-on-a-turbulent-tenure-and-the-need-for-continuous-organizing/2026/07 The outgoing head of nation's largest teachers' union discusses how she's helped reposition it to respond to new challenges. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:53:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/neas-outgoing-president-reflects-on-a-turbulent-tenure-and-the-need-for-continuous-organizing/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/music-teacher-princess-moss-will-lead-the-nations-largest-teachers-union/2026/07 Moss will steer the powerful National Education Association. She won just over 50 percent share of the vote. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:47:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/music-teacher-princess-moss-will-lead-the-nations-largest-teachers-union/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/nations-largest-teachers-union-will-elect-new-leader-at-annual-confab/2026/07 A primer to this year's nearly 7,000-delegate National Education Association Representative Assembly. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:08:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/nations-largest-teachers-union-will-elect-new-leader-at-annual-confab/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-powerful-are-teachers-unions-it-depends-on-the-state/2026/05 Teachers unions face challengers for policy influence as new state-level organizations emerge, adding additional voices to education debates. Wed, 27 May 2026 21:08:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-powerful-are-teachers-unions-it-depends-on-the-state/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/teachers-unions-ai-plan-calls-for-big-tech-tax-screen-bans-in-elementary-schools/2026/05 The American Federation of Teachers launches push to limit AI-based tools for students. Wed, 27 May 2026 13:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/teachers-unions-ai-plan-calls-for-big-tech-tax-screen-bans-in-elementary-schools/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/terminated-on-a-whim-the-aft-sues-trumps-ed-dept-over-funding-cuts/2025/12 The AFT and a Chicago-area nonprofit argue the cuts happened without following required procedures. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:36:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/terminated-on-a-whim-the-aft-sues-trumps-ed-dept-over-funding-cuts/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-halts-trump-admin-s-layoffs-at-ed-dept-and-other-agencies/2025/10 More than 400 workers at the diminished agency had been told their last day would be Dec. 9. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:38:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-halts-trump-admin-s-layoffs-at-ed-dept-and-other-agencies/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-is-changing-teaching-but-few-labor-contracts-reflect-it/2025/08 Classroom educators are using artificial intelligence to help with their work, yet union agreements have not caught up. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:19:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-is-changing-teaching-but-few-labor-contracts-reflect-it/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/afts-randi-weingarten-on-kids-screen-time-ai-and-engaging-conservatives/2025/07 The head of the American Federation of Teachers discusses political and technological challenges for teachers. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:19:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/afts-randi-weingarten-on-kids-screen-time-ai-and-engaging-conservatives/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-union-backs-away-from-anti-defamation-league-boycott/2025/07 The National Education Association faced public criticism for delegates' vote to exclude the organization's resources. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:22:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-union-backs-away-from-anti-defamation-league-boycott/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/gop-renews-push-to-revoke-federal-charter-for-nations-largest-teachers-union/2025/07 Lawmakers announce repeal bill amid conservative protests against National Education Association. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:44:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/gop-renews-push-to-revoke-federal-charter-for-nations-largest-teachers-union/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/you-can-lead-now-inside-the-neas-plan-to-engage-new-teachers/2025/07 In an aging workforce, the nation's largest teachers' union seeks ways to engage younger educators. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:02:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/you-can-lead-now-inside-the-neas-plan-to-engage-new-teachers/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/microsoft-openai-partner-with-aft-to-train-teachers-on-ai/2025/07 The announcement comes as a rising number of school districts are providing AI training to teachers and administrators. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:23:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/microsoft-openai-partner-with-aft-to-train-teachers-on-ai/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/can-the-national-education-association-win-over-republican-members/2025/07 Union leaders seek common ground with conservative teachers while managing an active, mostly liberal membership. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:13:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/can-the-national-education-association-win-over-republican-members/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/were-not-done-yet-nea-president-becky-pringle-on-the-unions-next-steps/2025/07 The leader of the nation's largest teachers' union promises more activism. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:10:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/were-not-done-yet-nea-president-becky-pringle-on-the-unions-next-steps/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-looms-large-as-the-nations-largest-teachers-union-sets-its-priorities/2025/07 During its annual meeting, the NEA strategized about its response to federal education policies. Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:08:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-looms-large-as-the-nations-largest-teachers-union-sets-its-priorities/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-research-says-about-school-boards-how-much-conflict-really-is-there/2025/07 Plus, how competitive are board elections? How much do teachers' union endorsements matter? Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:01:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-research-says-about-school-boards-how-much-conflict-really-is-there/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-teachers-unions-are-confronting-the-second-trump-era/2025/06 Can teachers' unions thread the needle between countering widespread anti-union measures and broadening membership and public support? Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:02:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-teachers-unions-are-confronting-the-second-trump-era/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/average-teacher-pay-increased-again-this-year-sort-of-see-how-your-state-fared/2025/05 Inflation is taking a bite out of teachers' paychecks, according to new state-by-state salary data. Wed, 07 May 2025 20:15:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/average-teacher-pay-increased-again-this-year-sort-of-see-how-your-state-fared/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-cant-enforce-anti-dei-directives-in-schools-2-judges-say/2025/04 Three judges, including two Trump appointees, said the administration had overstepped its authority in its efforts to rid schools of DEI. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:48:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-cant-enforce-anti-dei-directives-in-schools-2-judges-say/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nea-aft-sue-to-block-trumps-education-department-dismantling/2025/03 The nation’s two largest teachers’ unions are asking federal courts to halt efforts to close the U.S. Department of Education. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:19:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nea-aft-sue-to-block-trumps-education-department-dismantling/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nations-largest-teachers-union-sues-education-department-over-dei-threats/2025/03 It's the second lawsuit to challenge the guidance that seeks to end diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:41:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nations-largest-teachers-union-sues-education-department-over-dei-threats/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/teachers-union-sues-over-sensitive-data-accessed-by-elon-musks-doge/2025/02 The American Federation of Teachers and others allege that three federal agencies improperly disclosed sensitive information. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:27:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/teachers-union-sues-over-sensitive-data-accessed-by-elon-musks-doge/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-this-teacher-fought-back-against-a-law-curbing-teachers-unions/2024/12 A high school social studies teacher talks about why he joined the lawsuit against Wisconsin's Act 10. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:03:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-this-teacher-fought-back-against-a-law-curbing-teachers-unions/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/law-restricting-teachers-unions-falls-after-more-than-a-decade/2024/12 The Wisconsin law, a poster child for efforts to curb collective bargaining over the past decade, was deemed unconstitutional. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 22:46:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/law-restricting-teachers-unions-falls-after-more-than-a-decade/2024/12