One also has to wonder why the teacher's unions even had a say in this whole process of applying for the federal grant. This was about curriculum, accountability, and improving student performance. That's all the job of the folks running the schools, not the teachers union.Even if the teachers themselves feel like moving on this point, don't be surprised if the Union, looking at the bigger National picture, shuts it down. There seems to be a big 'if we give an inch they will take a mile' stance on this. What it might take is the teachers trying to get out of the Union, not very likely, IMO.
But, I think we all know why this federal grant process required a sign-off by the unions. In this case it worked out well, as it highlighted for the public where the problem is.