@morgywv.bsky.social
Yup, it is heartless for the WV GOP to suggest that teachers & school service personnel should go w/o pay due to issues totally beyond their control.
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Statehouse beat: Tax, program cuts not growing WV economy, population
West Virginia has a people problem. From its counties to its cities and towns, and particularly its school systems, the state simply doesn’t have sufficient population for many of these
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January 24, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Yup, it is heartless for the WV GOP to suggest that teachers & school service personnel should go w/o pay due to issues totally beyond their control.
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Get ready for a MN mass uprising as unions, community organizations, faith leaders, and small businesses are calling for a statewide day of “no work (except for emergency services), no school, and no shopping” on January 23. jacobin.com/2026/01/stri...
A Mass Strike in Minneapolis Against ICE?
General strikes don’t happen very often in the United States. But in the face of widespread anger at ICE abuses and the murder of Renee Good, the Twin Cities’ labor movement is moving toward organizin...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Get ready for a MN mass uprising as unions, community organizations, faith leaders, and small businesses are calling for a statewide day of “no work (except for emergency services), no school, and no shopping” on January 23. jacobin.com/2026/01/stri...
"We've seen a very serious drop-off in attendance from are migrant students, We... feel like our schools, legally & ethically, are meant to be safe spaces for all students...pub schools are required to educate all children regardless of their immigration status." www.wvxu.org/education/20...
Cincinnati teachers join Ohio education organizations in denouncing ICE
The organizations claim ICE's operations are intimidating minority communities, leading to a rise in absences among immigrant students.
www.wvxu.org
January 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM
"We've seen a very serious drop-off in attendance from are migrant students, We... feel like our schools, legally & ethically, are meant to be safe spaces for all students...pub schools are required to educate all children regardless of their immigration status." www.wvxu.org/education/20...
“[The investigations] feel targeted because our union defends, protects, and we expand the public good in ways that are oppositional to the right wing,” “So we stand in stark contrast to the MAGA movement,” - @stacydavisgates.bsky.social www.wbez.org/education/20...
Chicago Teachers Union leaders question timing of second federal inquiry into finances
The union, which has been highly critical of the Trump administration, is questioning the timing and motives of an investigation of its finances by the U.S. Department of Labor a day before it handed ...
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January 17, 2026 at 11:37 AM
“[The investigations] feel targeted because our union defends, protects, and we expand the public good in ways that are oppositional to the right wing,” “So we stand in stark contrast to the MAGA movement,” - @stacydavisgates.bsky.social www.wbez.org/education/20...
Student activism is increasing, including in red ohio. as they denounce ICE activity. www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
Teachers unions, students denounce ICE activity in central Ohio
As local speculation around ICE operations continues around Columbus, teachers unions and students say enforcement is unwelcome near their schools.
www.dispatch.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Student activism is increasing, including in red ohio. as they denounce ICE activity. www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
More Twin Cities schools are offering online learning as worry rises over the surge in ICE activity, especially after a parent was detained at their child’s schoolbus stop Wednesday in Crystal. www.startribune.com/attendance-d...
Attendance drops at Minnesota schools as federal immigration enforcement intensifies anxieties
More Twin Cities schools are offering online learning as worry rises over the surge in ICE activity, especially after a parent was detained at their child’s schoolbus stop Wednesday in Crystal.
www.startribune.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:11 PM
More Twin Cities schools are offering online learning as worry rises over the surge in ICE activity, especially after a parent was detained at their child’s schoolbus stop Wednesday in Crystal. www.startribune.com/attendance-d...
A 3% salary increase for WV educators after another increase in health care costs is insulting. The Governor's proposal shows a lack of commitment to attracting and retaining teachers. The contiguous states are saying TY to WV. wvmetronews.com/2026/01/14/g...
Governor proposes 10% tax cut and average public employee pay raise of 3% - WV MetroNews
Much of the governor's speech focused on policies instituted during his first year in office. He promised to continue momentum.
wvmetronews.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:10 PM
A 3% salary increase for WV educators after another increase in health care costs is insulting. The Governor's proposal shows a lack of commitment to attracting and retaining teachers. The contiguous states are saying TY to WV. wvmetronews.com/2026/01/14/g...
Yes, “the hysterical pussy hats were right”. And we should all read @rweingarten.bsky.social ‘s book on why fascists fear teachers. @aftunion.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Yes, “the hysterical pussy hats were right”. And we should all read @rweingarten.bsky.social ‘s book on why fascists fear teachers. @aftunion.bsky.social
Report-Milwaukee’s Black children were as likely to attend hypersegregated schools as they were in 1965”. Check out this article from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
50 years after court order on desegregation in MPS, what's changed?
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50 years after court order on desegregation in MPS, what's changed?
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50 years after court order on desegregation in MPS, what's changed?
A 1976 court order reshaped Milwaukee schools, but segregation has endured. Fifty years later, leaders reflect on its legacy and the future of MPS.
www.jsonline.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Report-Milwaukee’s Black children were as likely to attend hypersegregated schools as they were in 1965”. Check out this article from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
50 years after court order on desegregation in MPS, what's changed?
www.jsonline.com/story/news/e...
50 years after court order on desegregation in MPS, what's changed?
www.jsonline.com/story/news/e...
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This is what we're talking about! 😍
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is pushing for a new tax on millionaires as the General Assembly gets ready to return to work in Springfield next week.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is pushing for a new tax on millionaires as the General Assembly gets ready to return to work in Springfield next week.
January 14, 2026 at 1:22 PM
This is what we're talking about! 😍
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is pushing for a new tax on millionaires as the General Assembly gets ready to return to work in Springfield next week.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is pushing for a new tax on millionaires as the General Assembly gets ready to return to work in Springfield next week.
1.4 million fewer people have enrolled in Obamacare coverage this year in the face of soaring premiums, according to an early report, following the expiration of the enhanced subsidies that helped lower the cost of health insurance for millions of Americans according to NY Times.
January 14, 2026 at 12:12 PM
1.4 million fewer people have enrolled in Obamacare coverage this year in the face of soaring premiums, according to an early report, following the expiration of the enhanced subsidies that helped lower the cost of health insurance for millions of Americans according to NY Times.
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Defunding public schools is REALLY unpopular. For the latest installment of my Education Wars newsletter, we head to New Hampshire, where the state's latest effort to undermine public schools hit a roadblock. Lots of lessons here educationwars.substack.com/p/defunding-...
Defunding Public Schools is Really Unpopular
We head to New Hampshire, where the latest effort to undermine public schools just hit a roadblock
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January 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Defunding public schools is REALLY unpopular. For the latest installment of my Education Wars newsletter, we head to New Hampshire, where the state's latest effort to undermine public schools hit a roadblock. Lots of lessons here educationwars.substack.com/p/defunding-...
Welcome to your WV GOP dominated legislature -"An incoming state delegate, Joseph de Soto of Berkeley County, has been arrested by State Police on allegations that he threatened other delegates."
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Incoming delegate de Soto is arrested by State Police and charged with threatening terrorist acts - WV MetroNews
Desoto's arrest occurred early this morning, according to a press release from the West Virginia State Police.
wvmetronews.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Welcome to your WV GOP dominated legislature -"An incoming state delegate, Joseph de Soto of Berkeley County, has been arrested by State Police on allegations that he threatened other delegates."
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Exactly, each of the four county schools slated for closure have lost due to vouchers, home schooling and charter schools. That was the intent by the WV leg when they allowed those programs to exist- starve public schools & close them. wvmetronews.com/2024/12/11/s... @aftunion
State BOE gives approval to school closures in 4 counties - WV MetroNews
Several Wetzel County residents urge board to reject the plan to close Paden City and Hundred high schools.
wvmetronews.com
December 12, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Exactly, each of the four county schools slated for closure have lost due to vouchers, home schooling and charter schools. That was the intent by the WV leg when they allowed those programs to exist- starve public schools & close them. wvmetronews.com/2024/12/11/s... @aftunion
Yep - @mcropper1 - “There is already a shortage of teachers & other licensed personnel in schools, & positions in low-performing schools are especially hard to fill. This will also create a further disincentive for teachers to teach in challenging schools," abc6onyourside.com/news/local/p...
Here's why 'poorly performing' public schools in Ohio could be targeted, forced to close
Schools ranked in the bottom 5% based on their Performance Index Score are considered "poor performing."
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December 11, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Yep - @mcropper1 - “There is already a shortage of teachers & other licensed personnel in schools, & positions in low-performing schools are especially hard to fill. This will also create a further disincentive for teachers to teach in challenging schools," abc6onyourside.com/news/local/p...
.@Sen_JoeManchin shows again that he is no friend of Labor as he has just made it more difficult for workers to unionize. Looking forward to his becoming irrelevant. At least his replacement, @WVGovernor does not try & present to be what he is not. @AFLCIO thehill.com/homenews/sen...
Manchin, Sinema block Democratic control of NLRB
The Senate on Wednesday blocked Lauren McFerran’s re-nomination to the National Labor Relations Board, opening the door for Republican control of the board starting next year under Presi…
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December 11, 2024 at 7:35 PM
.@Sen_JoeManchin shows again that he is no friend of Labor as he has just made it more difficult for workers to unionize. Looking forward to his becoming irrelevant. At least his replacement, @WVGovernor does not try & present to be what he is not. @AFLCIO thehill.com/homenews/sen...
MN House Democrats and Republicans could risk a government shutdown after the June 30 constitutional deadline if they don’t find a way to cooperate. www.twincities.com/2024/11/19/h...
House DFL, GOP leaders agree to split committees, but speakership question remains
If the parties can’t reach an agreement, the Minnesota secretary of state would act as speaker of the House in a largely ceremonial capacity.
www.twincities.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:15 PM
MN House Democrats and Republicans could risk a government shutdown after the June 30 constitutional deadline if they don’t find a way to cooperate. www.twincities.com/2024/11/19/h...
"Democracy was on the ballot, and Harris and Walz should receive bipartisan accolades for reminding voters that character matters in victory and defeat." t.co/gE1O4vDA5p
https://www.startribune.com/no-regrets-from-this-republican-about-endorsing-harris/601183523
t.co
November 20, 2024 at 1:57 PM
"Democracy was on the ballot, and Harris and Walz should receive bipartisan accolades for reminding voters that character matters in victory and defeat." t.co/gE1O4vDA5p
We continue to do the samething,launch campaigns, make the same arguments & then expect PEIA Board to yield to our pressure. And they never do. It is time for collective action. Absent that, one might as well bend over and say thank you. wvmetronews.com/2024/11/20/l...
@AFTWV @IAmWVEA
@AFTWV @IAmWVEA
Large crowd turns out for PEIA hearing in Morgantown - WV MetroNews
Unions protest beforehand.
wvmetronews.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:54 PM
We continue to do the samething,launch campaigns, make the same arguments & then expect PEIA Board to yield to our pressure. And they never do. It is time for collective action. Absent that, one might as well bend over and say thank you. wvmetronews.com/2024/11/20/l...
@AFTWV @IAmWVEA
@AFTWV @IAmWVEA
Absent in her biography is any reference to any experiences in education. That says it all. www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/p...
Linda McMahon expected to be named Education Secretary, sources say | CNN Politics
Trump transition co-chair Linda McMahon is expected to be named as secretary of the Department of Education, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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November 19, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Absent in her biography is any reference to any experiences in education. That says it all. www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/p...
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We will soon see whether Trump follows through on his populist promises, or if he does the bidding of the billionaires whose shadow campaign helped put him back in office.
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Fighting for a better future
Americans need a great education and a union contract so they can get ahead and communities can rise together.
www.aft.org
November 17, 2024 at 4:48 PM
We will soon see whether Trump follows through on his populist promises, or if he does the bidding of the billionaires whose shadow campaign helped put him back in office.
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