Not everyone votes their pocketbook, but if they did, these education leaders would be pulling the lever for John McCain. That's because each one makes $250,000 or more per year:
Joel Klein, New York City Chancellor???????????????????????????????? $250,000 (as of 2005)
John Wilson, NEA Executive Director?????????????????????????????? $258,000 (as of 2005)
Michelle Rhee, D.C. Schools Chancellor???????????????????????? $275,000 (as of 2007)
Alberto Cavalho, Miami-Dade Superintendent???? $275,000 (as of 2008)
Jack Dale, Fairfax Co. (VA) Superintendent???????????? $280,000 (as of 2007)
Arlene Ackerman, Philadelphia Superintendent?? $325,000 (as of 2008)
Randi Weingarten, President, AFT and UFT?????????????? $600,000* $350,000** (as of 2008)
* Update (3:37 p.m.): I just heard from "Janet" in the AFT's press operation, accusing me of "making up" this figure. Not true! If you follow the link, it goes to??Mike Antonucci's??Education Intelligence Agency, where he reports that Randi planned to draw??salaries from both the AFT and UFT. Janet insists otherwise and is working on getting me documentation. She thinks Randi's true salary is in the $350,000 range.??I will make that change when I get confirmation. ??
** Confirmation received. Readers will note that I've now received blog-related calls from both Randi Weingarten and Joel Klein!
