Teachers take approved time off to lobby bill – drawing criticism from the right

Michael Johnston

“It’s certainly not right– taxpayer money is being used to undermine the public education system”

Lawmakers cross finish line in Race to the Top

Michael Johnston

“This bill is extremely important in terms of looking at being the jet-setters of the nation for education.”

‘Race to the Top’ now a race with time to win federal ed dollars

Michael Johnston

“This will give us an excellent way to see which programs are preparing teachers best and to hold them accountable.”

Lawmakers seek new ways to assess teachers, cull worst

Michael Johnston

“I think that the evaluation system is broken, and I experienced that both as a teacher and as a principal.”