Should teachers be paid based on what they teach or what their student learn? Hear Randi Weingarten's answer to this question as well as her thoughts on teacher evaluation and compensation.
John Merrow talks with four DC teachers who were laid off during the Reduction in Force (RIF).
George Parker talks about the 229 teachers who lost their jobs earlier this school year.
After two years on the job--and high profile media attention--does Michelle Rhee think she's made any mistakes?
DC Teachers' Union President George Parker has survived an effort to oust him and the loss of about 25% of his members to charter schools. But his toughest battle still lays ahead.
Michael Casserly shares his opinion on how Chancellor Rhee has done in her first two years on the job.
George Parker, head of the DC Teachers' Union, has been locked in highly publicized contract negotiations with DC Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee for over 17 months.
From day one, Michelle Rhee has been a media darling with coverage on major cable and public news. But is the media attention hurting more than helping?
Michelle Rhee and DC Teachers’ Union President, George Parker talk about negotiating a contract with much of the education world...
William Lockridge served as an elected official on the DC school board for over 9 years. But mayoral control has changed that.
