Did David Cicarella and John DeStefano mark the future of teachers' union compromises in New Haven?

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I was a teacher for a couple of years, and I've stayed close to the education movement ever since -- as a volunteer, an observer, and in other capacities. Some of my friends from teaching are now principals or district leaders, and I've managed to meet a few others at conferences and throug…