Comments on: Letter: ‘Nothing will change in our schools if we keep electing union-backed candidates who are there to work for the union and teacher, not the students they were elected to work for’ https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-nothing-will-change-in-our-schools-if-we-keep-electing-union-backed-candidates-who-are-there-to-work-for-the-union-and-teacher-not-the-students-they-were-elected-to-work-for/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letter-nothing-will-change-in-our-schools-if-we-keep-electing-union-backed-candidates-who-are-there-to-work-for-the-union-and-teacher-not-the-students-they-were-elected-to-work-for Your News Source with Integrity Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:35:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dylan Walker https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-nothing-will-change-in-our-schools-if-we-keep-electing-union-backed-candidates-who-are-there-to-work-for-the-union-and-teacher-not-the-students-they-were-elected-to-work-for/#comment-2659 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:35:52 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=100030#comment-2659 In reply to Melanie.

Isnt your mom running though? Very coincidental…

]]> By: Melanie https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-nothing-will-change-in-our-schools-if-we-keep-electing-union-backed-candidates-who-are-there-to-work-for-the-union-and-teacher-not-the-students-they-were-elected-to-work-for/#comment-950 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:18:48 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=100030#comment-950 In reply to Charles Glisson.

I’m not union bashing, I’m saying a union endorsed member does not belong on the school board. It’s a conflict of interest! The teachers union influenced the CDC this year. The teachers union taught to keep our schools closed when it had been proven safe to open them. The teachers union does great things for teachers! They protect them and support them and that’s great for teachers! But their interest is only to protect teachers, school board members are elected to work for students! So again all I’m saying is this is a huge conflict of interest.

]]> By: Charles Glisson https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-nothing-will-change-in-our-schools-if-we-keep-electing-union-backed-candidates-who-are-there-to-work-for-the-union-and-teacher-not-the-students-they-were-elected-to-work-for/#comment-937 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 21:17:03 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=100030#comment-937 Sorry, but I DON’T APPROVE of “Union Bashing”, as far a I am concerned, “This”, is a strike AGAINST  Michelle Belkot!

]]> By: JOHN CAMPBELL https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-nothing-will-change-in-our-schools-if-we-keep-electing-union-backed-candidates-who-are-there-to-work-for-the-union-and-teacher-not-the-students-they-were-elected-to-work-for/#comment-930 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 01:50:54 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=100030#comment-930 In reply to Jack Burton.

I agree with Jack Burton — I too applaud you for your involvement. As a retired Union member I think you might want to do a little more research on the subject. Unions created the rise of the middle class in the 50’s only later to be vilified starting in the Reagan years. I worked in an industry that has over 40 unions and guilds. Labor Relations and the company didn’t have a problem with unions. Just saying.

]]> By: Jack Burton https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-nothing-will-change-in-our-schools-if-we-keep-electing-union-backed-candidates-who-are-there-to-work-for-the-union-and-teacher-not-the-students-they-were-elected-to-work-for/#comment-852 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:07:48 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=100030#comment-852 I applaud a young citizen in our area getting involved and attempting to change the world around them for the better. However, I do have some questions. An endorsement does not mean a candidate works specifically for those endorsing them, it means that whoever provides their endorsement believes that they are the best candidate. Does the author genuinely believe that any candidate with the endorsement of a teacher’s union is automatically anti-student? It is my experience that a vast majority of teachers want what is best for students. Is it possible that there are solutions to problems in education that are best for BOTH students and teachers? Or do we need to simplify things for our local constituency to the teachers versus students claim? Here is the official vision of the Vancouver School Board : “We inspire student success by providing an innovative, caring and responsive learning environment.” Isn’t it possible that teachers may have a role in realizing this vision?
Here are links to two of the mentioned “grassroots education” groups (couldn’t find anything on the third):
https://www.facebook.com/openschoolsusa/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/825075424936169/

The extent of the discussions on education consists of the evils of remote learning, masks, and teachers/districts in general. Nothing about pedagogy. Nothing about resources. Nothing about solutions at all really. Education is an extremely complex subject. Running an entire school district cannot be done with sweeping generalizations and blatant partisan agendas. All stake holders should be involved: parents, students, other community members, and yes even teachers.

Finally, what qualifications does Michelle Belkot possess other than not being endorsed by the unions? You don’t mention any and her campaign Facebook page also lacks any easily discoverable qualifications.

Keep advocating for the people and causes you believe in. There will always be people that disagree with you, but that’s life.

]]> By: Valerie A https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-nothing-will-change-in-our-schools-if-we-keep-electing-union-backed-candidates-who-are-there-to-work-for-the-union-and-teacher-not-the-students-they-were-elected-to-work-for/#comment-851 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:09:58 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=100030#comment-851 Excellent article, Melanie! Thank you for your continuing advocacy for students!

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