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Jan 03 2013

Is it safe to assume you may live-tweet at academic presentations?

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Sep 14 2012 Mitt Romney says that the middle class income is between $200,000 and $250,000 per year. What do you think about his comment and what do you think is the middle class? 31
Aug 12 2012 What does Paul Ryan on the Republican ticket mean for your family, your job and your community? 60
Jul 18 2012 What do you think about extending the Bush tax cuts for the middle class and ending tax breaks for the richest 2%? 11
May 02 2012 We want to hear your story of what doubling the interest rate on student loans would mean for you or your family, or for the people you educate and serve. 12
Apr 27 2012 The labor movement will remember millions of working people who have been hurt or killed on the job April 28, Workers’ Memorial Day. Tell us about health and safety issues at your workplace. 0
Mar 08 2012 If you could ask the Republican presidential candidates one question they haven’t answered so far, what would it be? 264
Feb 17 2012 President Obama's budget proposal rejects the cuts-only obsession of many in Congress, and includes several concrete, doable policies that will provide relief to Americans still struggling to get by today. Tell us what you think about President Obama’s budget blueprint. 8
Jan 25 2012 What are your thoughts on President Obama's State of the Union address? 119
Jan 18 2012 How you have been affected in this economy and what you want to hear from President Obama during his State of the Union address? 192
Jan 11 2012 What are your thoughts on the Republican presidential candidates’ policy positions? Which issues would you like the Republican candidates to address as this nominating process continues? 135
Feb 12 2013

Schools should be safe havens for students and staff. What steps would you take to make your school safer?

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Apr 30 2013 Would you encourage your child to play youth football? 0
Feb 26 2013 Do timed tests hurt deep math learning? 0
Dec 10 2012 Should schools spend more on healthier, sustainably grown food? 4
Oct 16 2012 Should high school students have a later start to the day? 10
Oct 16 2012 How has the fixation on testing affected learning in your classroom? 1
Sep 13 2012 Mitt Romney-whose tax plans include providing tax relief to the wealthiest Americans while forcing middle-income families to pay more-has been under fire for refusing to share past income tax returns. Do the American people deserve to see Romney's tax returns? 0
Aug 16 2012 Should the high school dropout age be raised to 18? 9
Apr 26 2012 Should teachers friend their students on Facebook? 26
Mar 15 2012 Community schools give students and families access to healthcare, after-school tutoring, adult education and other services on site. What are your thoughts on schools offering these kinds of wraparound services? 24
Feb 24 2012 Should students be required to take the SAT or ACT, and apply to college, before graduating? 5
Apr 26 2013

What’s your opinion on serving breakfast in the classroom?

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Feb 12 2013 Schools should be safe havens for students and staff. What steps would you take to make your school safer? 0
Jan 03 2013 What would help you feel more prepared to assist children struggling with the loss of a friend or family member? 1
Aug 22 2012 Tell us your ideas about a living wage, or what's enough money to live on. Is the minimum wage enough? 8
Mar 02 2012 Environmental awareness is growing. Is something “green” happening at your school or college? Tell us about it. 5
Dec 09 2011 If your school district or college system has a labor-management team, what issues does it tackle and what has it accomplished? 1
Oct 11 2011 What is the most pressing issue facing paraprofessionals who work with students with disabilities? 40
Jun 10 2011 The Special Olympics World Summer Games start June 25 in Athens. Are you a Special Olympics volunteer or coach? Please tell us why you volunteer and the benefits of being involved. 8
Apr 27 2011 Whether it's finding volunteers for school projects or helping streamline procedures at your college, tell us how support staff make a difference in the lives of students every day. 0
Mar 01 2011 Have you seen or experienced bullying on the job by a boss or co-worker? (You don't have to give your real name.) 10
Dec 09 2010 What will we lose if we lose our school libraries? 9
Mar 01 2013

Can distance education boost completion rates?

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May 02 2013 Should college be free for all? 0
Jan 03 2013 Is it safe to assume you may live-tweet at academic presentations? 0
Aug 28 2012 As a matter of practice, should internal faculty be represented on boards of trustees? 0
May 04 2012 Should career counseling be mandatory in the first year of college? 3
Mar 15 2012 What is your college doing about preparing students for careers? 5
Mar 05 2012 Should President Obama’s policy of maintaining the Pell Grant maximum be the a priority, especially during these tough economic times? 2
Feb 09 2012 How is your college or union reaching out to engage with the community? 0
Jan 04 2012 Are there enough green jobs to merit green jobs training in colleges and universities? 0
Oct 25 2011 As demand for a college education grows, how are you stretching resources to meet the needs of your students? 10
Oct 24 2011 Do unpaid internships exploit college students? 3
May 21 2013

How important is it for our union to work with the community to improve public services?

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Mar 12 2012 The contributions of public employees are often taken for granted. How would you explain the value of your work to a stranger? 13
Jan 12 2012 What is the most pressing issue facing public employees in 2012? 4
Nov 10 2011 What are your thoughts about employers and health insurers providing incentives for wellness behavior? 39
Aug 19 2011 With the loss of federal stimulus funding combined with the continuing recession, state and local governments have experienced unprecedented cuts over the past year. What impact have these cuts had on you personally, and on the services you and your agency provide? 2
Jun 13 2011 What revenue-raising policies do you support and why?
a. Income surtax on wealthy earners.
b. Sales taxes on services, including dry cleaning, legal services and home repairs.
c. Elimination of the ceiling ($106,800 in 2011) on Social Security taxes.
d. Elimination of subsidies for oil companies.
e. All of the above.
f. None of the above.		 17
Jun 13 2011 Do you think all public employees should be covered by Social Security? 10
Jun 10 2011 The Special Olympics World Summer Games start June 25 in Athens. Are you a Special Olympics volunteer or coach? Please tell us why you volunteer and the benefits of being involved. 8
May 09 2011 If you were an elected official, what policies would you support to balance the budget, and why? 7
Apr 15 2011 Do public employees earn more than comparable workers in the private sector? 1
Mar 11 2011 Public employees across the country make a difference every day in the lives of Americans. How is your work making a difference? 3
May 21 2013

What role does educating patients play in lowering readmission rates and increasing HCAHPS (patient satisfaction) scores?

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Mar 19 2013 Are nurses in your facility stepping into new roles created by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, such as patient care coordinators or patient navigators? 0
Jan 24 2013 Are nurses at your facility stepping into new roles created by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act? 1
Aug 30 2012 Should the flu vaccine be mandatory for healthcare workers? 2
Jul 19 2012 How are you affected by the healthcare ruling? 0
May 14 2012 Is your hospital taking a team-based approach to healthcare? Do you think it's the best way to improve patient care? 1
Mar 09 2012 What is your hospital doing to improve patient satisfaction? 5
Oct 18 2011 What effect do you think healthcare reform will have on your job? 14
Jul 12 2011 How are housekeeping staff at your facility included in infection control efforts? 0
Jun 10 2011 The Special Olympics World Summer Games start June 25 in Athens. Are you a Special Olympics volunteer or coach? Please tell us why you volunteer and the benefits of being involved. 8
May 17 2011 If you could change one thing to improve the quality of patient care, what would it be? 1
Jul 09 2012

What do the words “quality early learning” mean to you?

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Mar 16 2012 What action has your state legislature taken this session on early childhood programs? 9
Jan 07 2010 Do you believe your legislators have made early childhood education a high priority? 17
Jun 25 2012

Pensions and retirement security are under attack: Tell us, what does your pension mean to you?

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Jan 07 2010 What does it mean to be a union member? Why it is important to stand together? 25

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