Ben Velderman

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Is Repealing of SB 5 The Culprit for Ohio Schools’ Money Troubles?

Last November, Ohio voters struck down the law-in-waiting that would have placed strict limits on collective bargaining privileges for public employee unions, including teachers unions.

Las Vegas Teachers Union Wins Arbitration Case for Pay Raise

Superintendent Dwight Jones had asked Clark County's 18,000 educators to forego pay raises for two years to help the financially beleaguered district fill a $63 million budget hole without any teacher layoffs.

Ohio District Adopts ‘Chidren First’ Approach

Immediately upon joining the board, Kohls began challenging district orthodoxy - especially on spending decisions - to ensure the needs of students were being given priority.

Cleveland Mayor Resurrects Ohio’s SB 5 To Transform Schools

Ohio's controversial Senate Bill 5 may have died at the polls last November, but its spirit lives on in a new proposal to save the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

San Diego Teachers Union Ignores CA Financial Crisis

They are urging union members to re-open their contracts and make concessions to preserve jobs and to shield students from the chaos caused by insolvency.

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Spotlight on M/Y Serdal, a 26m De Birs yacht for sale in Dubai

Serdal offers potential owners something a mere listing can’t, namely the chance to charter her before making an offer. Try before you buy, if you will, this 26-metre superyacht, built by Egyptian shipyard De Birs and delivered to her origi

The World’s New Pandemic: Antisemitism

The alarming rise of antisemitism around the world tells us something profoundly disturbing: our societies are becoming ill.

Minotaur – From Russia With Love

Minotaur feels like a family drama about infidelity, which it would be if it was set anywhere except Russia where money and power are so bound.

Muge “Emma” Cody: Where AI Is Already Paying Off in Business Development

Ask Muge "Emma" Cody where AI helps business development teams most, and she starts not with technology, but time.
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