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Democracy

The Albert Shanker Institute promotes discussions and sponsors research on the new challenges facing the world’s democracies, with an emphasis on the role of freedom of association, and universal education.

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Education

The Albert Shanker Institute pursues the mission of improving the public education system by promoting discussions, supporting publications and sponsoring research on new and workable approaches to ensuring that all public schools are good schools.

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Labor

The Albert Shanker Institute promotes discussions and sponsors research to explore innovative structures, services, and roles for unions as they work to meet the challenges of a changing economy and workforce.

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Resources

School Finance and Teacher Pay Competitiveness

Using data from the School Finance Indicators Database, this report presents an analysis of teacher/non-teacher wage gaps and their relationship with state school spending and fiscal effort.
The Adequacy and Fairness of State School Finance Systems

This report presents measures of the effort, adequacy, and fairness of each state's school finance system, using a new public database compiled by researchers at ASI and Rutgers Graduate School of Education.
Eugenia Kemble Research Grants

In honor of its founding executive director, the Albert Shanker Institute announces the creation of the “Eugenia Kemble Research Grants Program.” Tax-deductible donations to this program are welcome. Please make donations through PayPal or by check to the Albert Shanker Institute (555 New Jersey Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001). More information. Watch the Memorial Service.

In Defense of American Democracy

This all-day event, held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. on September 17, 2019, is being organized by the Albert Shanker Institute, the American Federation of Teachers, and Onward Together, the organization founded and led by Hillary Clinton. More information and registration.

Remembering Eugenia Kemble

On the anniversary of the passing of former ASI executive director Eugenia Kemble, we reprint her 2012 post, in which she reflects on her time in the labor movement.
Marginalizing Views In A Time Of Polarization

Tufts Professor Peter Levine argues that the marginalization of political views carries potential risks and advantages, depending on the context.
Where Al Shanker Stood: How To Harass A Fulbright Teacher

In this 1985 column, Al Shanker argues that teachers need to be treated respectfully, as the dedicated professionals they are.

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