Educational Vouchers

Education Minnesota Convention

jhelpap — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:52:12 -0400

Feldman was the keynote speaker at the Education Minnesota Convention. In this speech she addresses Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura's comments in the Washington Post ("style" section) and agrees with how he is supporting education. Feldman addresses the issues of what works in public schools, vouchers and making sure all schools meet the national standard.

Great Lakes Regional Conference

jhelpap — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:10:49 -0400

In this speech in Chicago, Feldman reports to the Great lakes AFT locals, what is happening nationally in education. She addresses issues of social security and medicare, violence and gun control, vouchers and smaller class sizes.

Keynote Address to the Ohio Federation of Teachers

jhelpap — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:31:45 -0400

In this speech to the Ohio Federation of Teachers, Feldman tells the audience how proud she and the American Federation of Teachers are about the challenges that Ohio has overcome during the previous year. She reminds them that the challenges are not over and there is still a battle over vouchers and teacher standards that needs to be fought.

Michigan Quest 2000

jhelpap — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:34:28 -0400

In this speech at the first QUEST Conference for the Michigan Federation of Teachers and School Related Personnel, Feldman congratulates them on creating the "All Kids First" alliance. She then goes on to address the issues of school vouchers, charter schools, standardized testing, funding for education and early childhood education.

Only Connect

jhelpap — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:48:21 -0400

In this speech at the 1998 annual meeting of the American Association of University Professors, Feldman addresses the possible merger of the AFT and the NEA, threats to higher education and K-16 collaborations.

Speech to HUD, Community 2020 Seminar Series

jhelpap — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:53:47 -0400

In this speech to HUD in the community seminar series Schools and Communities in the 21st Century, Feldman addresses the issues taking place in urban, disadvantaged school districts. She also addresses the importance of small class sizes, high academic standards and teacher quality in all districts.

Speech to the Commonwealth Club of California

jhelpap — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:04:00 -0400

In this speech to the Commonwealth Club of California, Feldman talks about her commitment to a universal quality public education. She addresses the commitment of the American Federation of Teachers to making sure no public school is falling behind standards and that all K-12 teachers are prepared and ready to teach.