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In this lesson you will be learning about teachers unions and deciding whether teachers unions are helping or harming public school education.

1) Please begin by reading my paper: 

2) Next, hear what the experts have to say: Below is a debate hosted by NPR - __You only have to listen to or read **one** of the following__ (they are all from the same debate)

Since the debate is so long - 50 minutes, you have the option to choose which portion you are interested in hearing (I recommend listening to the whole first round)

Click on the following link if you want to hear the whole debate (50 minutes) or the first round of the debate (24 minutes)

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If you want the edited version with only the opposing arguments, you can download an edited copy by clicking on the following link. (12 minutes)

Opposing arguments only

If you would prefer to read the transcript for the debate rather than listen to it, you can download the following PDF file (feel free to just read the opposing arguments)



3) Next, consider some of the opinions from people outside of education: Click on the link below and read one article for and one against the issue.

Are teachers unions the cause of public school problems today?

4) Finally, return to the class website and respond to the threaded discussion about where you stand on the issue.

__References: __

Murphey, E. (2010, March 23). Are Teachers Unions To Blame For Failing Schools? : NPR. NPR : National Public Radio : News & Analysis, World, US, Music & Arts : NPR. Retrieved November 13, 2010, from []

Debate: Are teachers unions the cause of public school problems today? - Education (Other) - Helium. (n.d.). Helium - Where Knowledge Rules. Retrieved November 13, 2010, from http://www.helium.com/debates/143799-are-teachers-unions-the-cause-of-public-school-problems-today