Three Cleveland Charter Schools Sign Historic First Contract
Contract creates Labor-Management Committee, guarantees planning time, rewards experienced teachers.
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Teachers add to endorsements
The Ohio Federation of Teachers have added endorsements to its slate of candidates who support high quality public education and public services that make our families and communities strong.
Teachers endorse Strickland for U.S. Senate
Former Gov. Ted Strickland would better represent the needs and interests of Ohioans as a member of the U.S. Senate, the American Federation of Teachers announced with their endorsement of Strickland for Senate.
Teacher leaders look forward to working with new state superintendent DeMaria
OFT welcomes the opportunity to work with Paolo DeMaria as the new state superintendent to address several deep underlying problems impacting public education such as the increased needs children bring to the classroom because of poverty.
Educators Win Historic Union Charter School Organizing Victory in Cleveland
In a historic first for Cleveland, teachers and support staff at University of Cleveland Preparatory School voted overwhelmingly to join the Ohio Federation of Teachers and the American Federation of Teachers, hoping to improve conditions for students and teachers. UCP is part of the network of charter schools operated by Cleveland-based I Can Schools. See more
AFT Members Pivotal to Big Hillary Clinton Wins
Union members and supporters from across the country came together Tuesday night to send the resounding message that only Hillary Clinton has what it takes to deliver real change for working people and break down the barriers holding our nation back. See more.
Release: Ohio teacher leader represents U.S. at international summit
Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper joined Acting U.S. Secretary of Education John King on the U.S. delegation to the 6th International Summit on the Teaching Profession in Berlin.
Teachers endorse candidates, present Friend of Public Education awards
The 2016 Ohio Federation of Teachers Convention concluded with endorsements for five candidates for state Representative and Senato and the presentation of Friend of Public Education awards. Who received them?
Teacher leaders gather at convention for policy setting, decision making
Nearly 300 teachers from across that state will gather in Columbus Feb. 25-27 for the 2016 Ohio Federation of Teachers Convention. This biennial meeting of OFT leaders is where teachers discuss and decide the priorities and policies of the union. Members of the media are invited to attend.
Strasburg-Franklin Schools superintendent commits data rigging scheme, board to be asked to place superintendent on leave
Teachers, parents and community members in the Strasburg-Franklin Local School District are asking that Superintendent Cindy Brown be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an independent investigation for leading a data-rigging scheme to change student grades that created the illusion of inflated student performance.