Reagan addresses AFT convention in Los Angeles
Albert Shanker says inviting President Reagan to speak at the AFT annual convention was a smart risk as 2,340 delegates gathered in Los Angeles. Reagan’s remarks praised teachers while critics from protestors and dissidents voiced concern over merit pay and political leverage.
Cuomo says he has no coy games for California trip
Governor Mario Cuomo defends a Los Angeles appearance as a Democratic education spokesman at the American Federation of Teachers meeting. He says he will not run for national office, despite speculation fueled by AFL-CIO leader Raymond Corbett. Shanker asked him to speak and offer a non candidate rebuttal to President Reagan.
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NEA denounces Reagan at convention over politicking
Philadelphia AP report covers National Education Association leaders denouncing President Reagan as the union ends its six day convention. Delegates reaffirm support for race over seniority in layoffs amid court rulings on discrimination. Mary Futrell criticizes Shanker and Reagan for attacks on the NEA. Reagan counters at AFT meeting in Los Angeles over a nuclear arms education course.
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