The Negative Effects of Teacher Unionization on Long-Term Student Outcomes

August 24th, 2020 - Michael Johnson

Teacher unionization has long been a disputed topic in public education. Supporters argue that unionization leads to more equitable rights and labor standards for teachers, increased teacher productivity, and improved short-run outcomes for their students (Rav... More »

Teachers’ Unions Improve Student Achievement: Insights from California Charter Schools

January 20th, 2018 - Abigail Wydra

Over the past several decades, public sector unionization rates have held fairly steady, even as private sector unionization rates have plummeted. Among economists and social scientists, a debate persists as to whether public sector unions serve the public int... More »

Stand and Deliver: A Historical Perspective on Chicago’s Teachers Union Strike

October 30th, 2012 - Elc Estrera

Understanding Chicago's teacher union strike and its impact from a historical context. More »

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The Negative Effects of Teacher Unionization on Long-Term Student Outcomes

Teachers’ Unions Improve Student Achievement: Insights from California Charter Schools

Stand and Deliver: A Historical Perspective on Chicago’s Teachers Union Strike