AFT’s Annual Convention Emphasizes Politics Over Education

The October 2023 issue of Campus Report highlights the American Federation of Teachers’ annual convention, a remembrance of Spencer Reed Irvine, and the ongoing attacks on charter schools in Los Angeles. The AFT convention prioritized political rhetoric over educational concerns, with speakers praising teachers’ unions and attacking critics. The publication remembers Spencer Irvine, former writer and researcher, and his contributions to Accuracy in Academia. Finally, the Los Angeles teachers’ union continues its assault on charter schools, pushing for policies that limit charter school access to facilities and resources.