Time to Jettison Teachers Unions

The latest (but not only) study of College Freshmen indicates that the majority cannot do math at Middle school levels and their reading skills are far below any norms! Students, however do know and understand pronouns describing their gender. They also can discuss transgenderism and issues surrounding DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion).

You might ask, why is this the case? It has to do with the curriculum in today’s public schools! Even when a local school’s curriculum is supposed to be set by local school boards that does not seem to happen, because teachers connected with either the NEA (National Education Association), the AFT (American Federation of Teachers), or its affiliates adjust overall learning and goals.

Students’ time for the basics, like Reading, Writing, Math, Science, History, etc. are sacrificed for AFT or NEA social priorities. Not every teacher at every level complies with this indoctrination, but the majority do. It is time for each and every parent to ask questions of both their students and those teaching them! Ask to see their text books or other materials used in classroom teaching.

Time is short to turn this calamity around! Go to parent teacher meetings and demand outlines of curriculum, texts, and other teaching materials along with tests given to students.. Go to School Board Meetings and demand the same! Do your homework to confront and challenge Teachers Union dominance in promoting their own agendas vs. yours or your child’s learning agenda.

Dave Glomp is a Constitutional Scholar, longtime Madison Native, and former broadcast journalist.