The Waterbury Teacher Association, with some 1,600 members, is rebuking its parent organization and will not endorse the re-election of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. The first-term Democrat received the endorsement from the Connecticut Education Association earlier this autumn. A statement released by WTA, one of the state’s largest teachers’ union, reads in part: “Our philosophy has always been that a candidate must demonstrate a prolonged and consistent support and respect for the ideals and professional standards that we cherish as educators. The past four years of state leadership has created unnecessary challenges to our professional standards, calling into question the work ethic, commitment, and skill level of teachers throughout Connecticut. Many of these challenges took the form of dubious education reforms quickly thrust upon our profession, seemingly without any forethought as to their true implications and potential for success.”
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:20:48 +0000