In 2008 collective bargaining representing teachers in Oregon set a national record by spending $357.00 dollars per teacher for political influence in the State of Oregon,  while the national average in other states was only $22.00 dollars per teacher in that same year. 

 Another stumbling block for accountability in public education system, is the political shell game so skillfully managed under so-called grass-root organizations like Stands for Children and Strong For Schools. Such organizations truthfully serve merely as the store front window dressing for collective bargaining.