GSC Division L Fireside Chat: The Evolving Role of the Teacher’s Union: How Changing Union Strength Affects Education

Session Submission Type: Fireside Chat

Abstract

Teachers’ unions have gathered a great deal of attention in the past year, making headlines in states such as Wisconsin and New Jersey, among others. This fireside chat will bring together leading scholars involved in work related to unions and their effects on education across a range of outcomes. Panelists will describe their own work and discuss the possible impacts of recent events on unions and educational outcomes.

Sub Unit

• Graduate Student Council

Chairs

• Timothy Lyle Nordin, Rutgers University

• Todd L Hutner, The University of Texas - Austin

Participants

• Susan M. Johnson, Harvard University

• F. Howard Nelson, American Federation of Teachers

• Julia E. Koppich, J Koppich & Associates