Collective Bargaining Consists of Negotiations Reaction Paper

Hill (2006) proposes measuring this by way of comparisons of measure ability and preparation for new teachers place in all districts.

The current measures in regards to collective bargaining often affect the costs of entire school districts. The incomes in districts are often determined separately of their costs which make it very hard for some schools to meet the costs that are imposed on them by collective bargaining. Another effect that these measures have on schools is the weakening of poverty neighborhood schools. Teachers often get to choose where they want to teach and most do not pick the poorer neighborhoods. Most prefer to work in neighborhoods where parents are supportive, students are easy to mange and the environment is safe (Hill, 2006).

Although the costs of collective bargaining are becoming clearer, there is still a great deal that needs to be looked at going forward. According to Hill (2006) it is necessary to conduct an inquiry that is bigger, better funded and based on common metrics for counting the costs of collective bargaining.Beyond tracking the costs linked with individual factors, it is necessary to find out how these factors complement or oppose one another. A good overall study needs to be done on how districts spend money and how much collective bargaining agreements effect this would open up a lot of new possibilities for school improvement initiatives.

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Hill, P.T. (2006). The Costs of Collective Bargaining Agreements Collective Bargaining in Education. Negotiating Change in Today's Schools. In J. Hannaway & A.J. Rotherham.

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