All teachers will have the right to participate in discussions and decisions about the philosophy, curricula, pedagogy, and organization of their school, both as colleagues and as members of the school community of parents, students, and teachers. Organizational arrangements and teaching conditions will be consistent with collective agreements in effect in a school district. That schools will continue to offer an array of programs reflecting the diversity of the school population. The BCTF opposes vouchers, charter schools, and similar initiatives that privatize public schools and undermine the democratic principles upon which public schools are founded. Charter schools are touted as just another choice within the public system, but research indicates this is a false assumption.
Teachers believe in public education.
Our research shows that we have a public school system now that is responsive to the educational needs of students and communities.