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Teacher unions are good if you want your state to spend more and have fewer literacy programs.

Union strength correlates with school spending. r = 0.68, or 0.78 weighted by pop.

States that spend more adopt fewer literacy programs. r = -0.50, or -0.70 weighted by pop. https://t.co/TThNcoa8gr pic.twitter.com/mAI6kwN8Kv

— Smirkley (@Smirkley) September 12, 2026