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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Ed Notes Online: Candi Peterson on Washington DC Union Election

Ed Notes Online: Candi Peterson on Washington DC Union Election:

Candi Peterson on Washington DC Union Election

Liz and Candi
I'm not in a position to sort out what is happening in the Washington DC teachers union. I could recount some history but just don't have the heart or strength to rehash it. I do know that Candi's blog played a major role in fighting the wicked witch of the Rhee. Candi and Nathan Saunders were both in LA with us in 2009 and in Chicago in 2011. And then things fell apart. It's just plain sad.

See Candi's blog when she announced she was running.

WTU 2013 Election- The Best Kept Secret in Town?

WTU's Secret 2013 Election

By Candi Peterson
Vote Davis Slate for WTU
 Liz Davis /Candi Peterson
WTU Can Be Better!
The recent Washington Teachers' Union 2013 presidential election was the 

DFER names Bill Thompson, Christine Quinn and Anthony Weiner as the three most palatable candidates to focus their support around

Bill de Blasio has “offered the least support for issues of concern to education reform advocates,” perhaps a reference to the public advocate’s public spate with influential charter school leader Eva Moskowitz.... Gotham Schools
Hmmm.. The UFT and DFER both showing love to Bill Thompson.