We know that teacher unions are among the most powerful interest groups in state politics, and we know that they spend more money than almost any other organization. (educationnext.org)
They were controlled by powerful interest groups who cared about things other than student learning. (educationnext.org)
Pension benefit increases have been a painless way for politicians from both parties to provide something tangible to powerful interest groups without having to pay the costs immediately. (educationnext.org)