SPENDING: Disconnect of public sector employees
A letter from a Washington Education Association member (TNT, 2-28) exemplifies the disconnect of many unionized civil servants. There’s a reason that the private sector, including unionized workers,...
View ArticleEDUCATION: Where’s reform from the WEA?
Re: “Here’s an idea for rich school reformers: Listen to teachers” (Your Voice, 3-11). Patricia Drake is certainly correct in her summary statement that “We can do better.” Siding with Washington...
View ArticleHEALTH CARE: Equity or political pawn game?
I read, with interest the Viewpoint, “Bipartisan plan would give school employees health care equity” (TNT, 3-21). Full disclosure: I’m an insurance agent/broker. My question is, why is the Washington...
View ArticleEDUCATION: What is Callaghan’s problem?
Re: “School reformers lose PR battle but win the war” (Peter Callaghan column, 3-13). Peter Callaghan doesn’t like me.He has never met me. He doesn’t know my wife, family or friends. He’s never been...
View ArticleELECTION: WEA’s actions show lack of integrity
It appears that the Washington Education Association, which purports to “put kids first,” will do whatever it takes to achieve their primary goal of electing a governor who is in its camp. This...
View ArticleELECTION: Tacoma mayor’s odd endorsement
I was delighted to read Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland’s endorsement of the public charter school measure, Initiative 1240 (Viewpoint, 9-30). It’s encouraging to see that she has joined the...
View ArticleEDUCATION: Another vote Callaghan should regret
Re: “Charter schools opponent to become a supporter?” (Peter Callaghan column, 3-28). A word to Callaghan: Charter schools are a scam, another scheme by business to get its greedy mitts into the public...
View ArticleLOBBYISTS: State agencies lobby the Legislature?
Re: “Lobbying tab $12.9 million – and counting” (TNT, 4-22). I was not surprised to learn of the amount spent on lobbying our Legislature. I was not surprised that the top lobbying organizations are...
View ArticleEDUCATION: It isn’t really about the kids, is it?
I’m wondering why the Washington Education Association is fighting additional evaluations for teachers and principals. I have listened to all of their talk about how it’s all for the children every...
View ArticleEDUCATION: WEA controls Democrats’ voting
Re: “Schools didn’t fail; union-beholden lawmakers did” (editorial, 7-23). The editorial reported on the Washington Education Association (WEA) control of our Democratic state legislators. The WEA...
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