Indy Star

What do successful marriages, sports teams and businesses have in common? A strong willingness to collaborate, listen to each other, even when there are disagreements, and value the input of others to come up with a plan that works for the whole.

Education is no different. When teachers unions work with principals and superintendents on issues that are important for student learning, only good can come from the effort. As Anderson, Indiana’s, teachers union president and superintendent, we know from experience that having a collaborative relationship is the way to go. Civility, not conflict; collaboration, not unilateral decision-making...