Pa. leads country in school strikes

Article Abstract:

The state of Pennsylvania has more teacher strikes than any other US state, with 10 strikes since August 1999. A report released by the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers said that strikes may be more common since walkouts of teacher are not illegal in Pennsylvania.

Labor force information

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Liacouras quits Temple post

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The long-time president of Temple University, Peter J. Liacouras, has announced that he will resign. The president, who held the post for 18 years, will focus on raising the remainder of the university's new $100 million endowment during his remaining 199 days on the job.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Executive changes & profiles, Universities and colleges

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Pluses, minuses of Edison

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The Chester Upland School District has been taken over by the state and privatized under Edison Schools Inc.

United States, Organizational history, Private Schools

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