Contents by
Section: July 1998
Front
Page
Lead Story
They're talking on campus...
On the Road
ActionLine NEA
In the Know
From Capital to Campus
NEA Affilitates in Action
Higher Education News
Money Savvy
The Dialogue
Thriving in Academe
They're talking on campus. . .
… about the defeat of the so-called "paycheck protection" initiative in California.
The ballot measure would have seriously restricted union lobbying and political action.
Notes the California Teachers Association: "The come-from-behind victory means that the teachers of California can continue to pursue their number one priority---the improvement of education in California.
… about the City University of New York's decision to phase out most remedial education at its 11 four-year colleges.
The decision ends the institution's historic commitment to open admissions and access to public higher education.
Applicants who fail one or more university tests in mathematics, reading, or writing will have to attend a CUNY community college or go elsewhere.
Remedial education was left intact at CUNY's community colleges.
