AFT-Speeches
This area of the Reuther's Web site currently encompasses approximately 300, fully transcribed, speeches delivered between 1965 and 1996 by American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President's Charlie Cogen, David Selden and Albert Shanker. The speeches are organized chronologically by date. Please contact Dan Golodner for project details.
ABC News Nightline
Posted March 6th, 2009 by jruss
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Ted Koppel interviews Al Shanker and others about the issue of tuition tax credits. Shanker gives the negative perspective and representatives from parochial schools give the positive perspective. This transcript includes only excerpts from the show.
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1983-06-2966th AFT Convention
Posted March 13th, 2009 by jruss
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Los Angeles, CASize:
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1983-07-04Good Morning, America: “Politics in Education”
Posted February 11th, 2009 by jruss
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Al Shanker and NEA President Mary Hatwood Futrell, are interviewed about the role of education in the 1984 presidential campaign. They discuss whether the candidates are truly discussing policy or merely spouting rhetoric. They also weigh in on issues like the extent to which the federal government should play a role in education, merit pay, teacher recruitment, and funding.
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1983-07-11National Press Club Luncheon
Posted March 13th, 2009 by jruss
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Washington, D.C.Size:
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1983-09-12Statement regarding educational reform
Posted January 26th, 2010 by jhelpap
Shanker speaks about Mueller vs. Minnesota which regarded legislation for tuition tax credits. He also talks about the shortage of qualified teachers and removing distracting or violent students into a different learning environment.
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1983-11-09