Examining Teachers Unions' Priorities and Educational Fundamentals

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The chapter delves into the influence of teachers unions on educational agendas, highlighting a shift towards social justice activism over critical priorities like student proficiency. It critiques the allocation of resources towards investigating parent groups against certain ideologies instead of focusing on fundamental educational needs such as literacy and academic proficiency.

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