New Contest Seeks to Buy Out the Nation's 'Ten Worst Teachers'

From the story: An anti-union group is inviting the public to name the nation's worst "union-protected" teachers.

It's part of a campaign to show the adverse impact that the powerful teachers' unions -- especially the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers -- have on children, schools, and politics, the Center for Union Facts said.

"Most teachers are doing a wonderful job under difficult circumstances," the group said on its Web site. "The overall effect of teachers unions on public education, however -- when lawmakers and voters leave their power unchecked -- is far from positive."The Center for Union Facts argues that teachers' unions oppose education reform, protect bad teachers, and misuse teachers' money, while their union contracts "wrap school districts in red tape." Read more..

Thus far, 37 states have outlawed teacher strikes. With Pennsylvania leading the way with more teacher strikes than all other states that permit teacher strikes combined, Pennsylvania may become the 38th state.