"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

Regents give go-ahead to charter school (Projo)
Value-added teacher evaluation goes on trial — literally (Answer Sheet)
A Coventry HS teacher explores the depth of the Mediterranean with Bob Ballard (Kent County Times)
Coventry students get schooled (Kent County Times)
Coventry Public Schools to Host Military Awareness Night (Patch.com)
Chafee proposes more school aid to R.I. cities and towns (Projo)
Does Obama understand Race to the Top? (Diane Ravitch)
The Biggest Risk to the Economy in 2012, and What’s the Economy For Anyway? (Robert Reich)
Low-Wage Lessons (CEPR)
Inside Apple's Hidden Factories. Finally. (Mother Jones)
Alan Shawn Feinstein Visits Namesake School to Celebrate Food Collection (Patch.com)
Lawmakers Push to Make Teachers Unions Optional (GoLocalProv)
How the war on teachers is changing the profession (Answer Sheet)
ALEC's Latest Actions (The Nation)