Michigan's largest teachers union says it won't endorse the state's efforts to win extra federal funding
LANSING (AP) -- It's official: Michigan's largest teachers union won't endorse the state's efforts to win up to $400 million for schools through the federal Race to the Top competition.
Michigan Education Association President Iris Salters sent a memo to union members this week calling the state plan flawed and incomplete. Salters said the union can't recommend that its local officials sign the documents that would commit members to the plan.
The MEA is concerned that collective bargaining rights could be jeopardized when the state takes over low-performing schools. The union also is wary of tying teacher evaluation to student test scores.
The union points out there's no guarantee Michigan will get any money from Race to the Top.
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