July 3, 2014 | Posted At: 01:44 PM | Author: Alexander Russo | Category: (Who Cares What) Research Says , Campaign 2012 , Campaign 2014 , Campaign 2016 , Foundation / Advocacy Follies , Teachers, Teaching, Unions
Politics: Teachers Unions Spent $191M To StudentFirst's $62M*
Earlier today, Politico reported that StudentsFirst has raised a whopping $62 million in campaign contributions in the past two years. However, EdWeek reports that national and state teachers unions spent a combined $191 million in 2012 alone (see chart alone). However imperfect, the comparison serves as a useful reminder that reform money, however new and on the rise it may be currently, remains substantially less than teacher union money.
Correction: The initial headline said StudentsFirst spent "462M" since I neglected to hit the shift button at the right moment.
You mean $62M, in the title, no?
Posted by: Catherine | July 03, 2014 at 13:57 PM