Leonie Haimson

Class Size Matters

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Executive director of Class Size Matters, part of a coalition called New York State Allies for Public Education, which has led the “opt-out” movement; founding member of Parents across America, a national organization dedicated to putting parents' voice back in public education; parent of former New York public school students;

Leonie Haimson on KCRW

The Bush Administration established No Child Left Behind — a federal law designed to raise student achievement in America's public schools.

Are American Children Being Left Behind After All?

The Bush Administration established No Child Left Behind — a federal law designed to raise student achievement in America's public schools.

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Between education reformers and union busters, teachers feel like they're "crying in the wilderness, or perhaps just crying."

Education, State Finance and Teacher Bashing

Between education reformers and union busters, teachers feel like they're "crying in the wilderness, or perhaps just crying."

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The top priority for most Americans is education, and public school teachers around the country say the past two years have been a nightmare.

Education, State Finance and Teacher Bashing

The top priority for most Americans is education, and public school teachers around the country say the past two years have been a nightmare.

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