https://reuther.wayne.edu/taxonomy/term/151 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3759 <p>Al Shanker begins this speech with the economy. He cites three myths about the economic downturn: first, that people are worse off than in the past; second, that the middle class is suffering because of focus on the poor; and third, that government spending causes inflation. Shanker further asserts that school funding should not be cut. Next, Shanker turns to education. He cites a recent report that said private schools are doing better than public schools. Shanker states that this is false, but that the public holds this perception. He urges the audience to change that perception. <span class='read-more'><a href="https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3759" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</strong></a></span></p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3759#comments American Federation of Teachers Armed Forces Budgeting Business Corporate Support Economics Partnerships in Education Private Schools Reagan, Ronald School Business Relationship Shanker, Albert Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:16:58 -0500 jruss 3759 at https://reuther.wayne.edu https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3745 <p>Al Shanker discusses the current economic crisis in New York City. He states that much of the blame lies with the federal government for its poor policies toward New York City and for the fact that percentage wise New York City gets less federal funding than other cities and states in the country. Shanker urges the House to pass a bill to help right the situation by creating public employment opportunities. </p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3745#comments American Federation of Teachers Economics Finance, Public - New York (NY) Shanker, Albert Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:11:01 -0500 jruss 3745 at https://reuther.wayne.edu