"Solidarity is not a matter of sentiment but a fact, …If the basic elements, identity of interest, clarity of vision, honesty of intent, and oneness of purpose, or any of these is lacking, all sentimental pleas for solidarity, and all other efforts to achieve it will be barren of results." - Eugene V. Debs

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Following the immortal advice of Eugene Debs, we have dedicated this web site to the tenets of solidarity: pronouncing our interest and commitment to the future of education and the union’s place in it; clarifying the vision of leaving no child, parent, or teacher behind; honestly answering our critics while divulging their true intent; and standing together as we face adversity and rejoice in our victories.  - Kelly Erinakes, CTA President

Coventry students return to school (Kent County Times)
Diversion of education funds up to Assembly (Projo)
Billions for Acquisitions, Nothing for US Workers (Sandy LeonVest)
Fired, then rehired, Rhode Island teachers reflect on painful lessons (CNN)
R.I. to plug state budget hole with federal money meant to save teacher jobs (Projo)
Bank Profits Soar, Lending Falls As Banks Pay Next To Nothing For Funds (Huffington Post)
Problems with the use of student test scores to evaluate teachers (EPI)
The Billionaires Bankrolling the Tea Party (Frank Rich)
‘There is Power in a Union’ (In These Times)
School year just days away (Kent County Times)
Rhode Island schools win $75 million in federal Race to the Top grants (Projo)
How ed reformers push the wrong theory of learning (Marion Brady)