Education Research and Teacher Unions: What Are the Rules of Engagement?

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

How do teacher unions understand the world of educational research and its role in the work they do? How do researchers understand the world of unions? What is the potential for productive partnerships between education researchers and teacher union leaders in promoting proactive educational change? This Presidential Session seeks a firmer foundation for collaboration between researchers and unions by addressing misconceptions as well as tensions. It will expand attendees' views on how unions understand and use education research.

Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chair

• Matthew Di Carlo, Albert Shanker Institute

Participants

• Leo Edward Casey, Albert Shanker Institute

• Susan M. Johnson, Harvard University

• Deborah Loewenberg Ball, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

• Ellen Bernstein, Albuquerque Teachers Federation