[Eska]

Not that way in Alaska, and we live in a conservative state. I think the reason why is that so many of the upper admin people and school board members play the game to keep the money flowing their way. It's a big cesspool actually.

I also have my teaching cert, been to many in-services, heard all the anti-conservative remarks (usually about funding and tax increases). They can and do get rid of any teacher they so like if you rock the boat.

I hear all the claims by fellow conservatives concerning just quitting the NEA. It's just so far fetched from reality from what I have witnessed over the last twenty years that I question the validity. Around 30% of NEA members are conservative. Makes sense if quitting the NEA was so free & easy, that 30% be out quick;;; and they are not.

[Scotswife]

that’s because they keep stealing your wages even after you quit. They just steal about $20 less or so.

Here - I see a marked difference between administrators and teachers unions.

The unions make it nearly impossible for administrators to manage bad teachers. The unions are without mercy in how they demonize their bosses.

So - I’m skeptical about this notion that administrators are in lock-step with the NEA.
I don’t doubt that some are - but there is alot of animosity out there too.