Teachers to work for free

Rochelle Hartman writes \”Portland teachers have reversed a decision to strike, agreeing, instead to work 10 days for free, in order to maintain health benefits and prevent cuts in education spending. Labor leaders are left scratching their heads over this one. At least these teachers are deciding for themselves, rather than having governing entities cut hours, close doors, and reassign.



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Meanwhile, In New Jersey A collaborative effort to save taxpayer dollars has brought educators and borough officials together in a novel plan to build a school for the district\’s youngest students and attach it to the public library.