I received an email from Class Size Matters Director Leonie Haimson yesterday. Here is part of it.
The state budget was a big disappointment as far as education is concerned. There was no significant increase in state aid to schools nor any real CFE down payment on what the city is owed in terms of equitable funding. Mayoral control was renewed for three more years, with only small tweaks to the current system of one-man rule. About the only good thing about it was that the Contracts for Excellence program was restored, which means the appeal of our class size lawsuit can go forward. More about the budget here. Thanks to all of you who called and emailed your legislators about C4E! You made a difference.
You are welcome Leonie. We blogged Leonie's request for people to call Legislators on the Contracts for Excellence being in the budget. I called my Assemblyman and Senator so at least there is something to feel good about from Albany.
What would happen if the UFT really mobilized us on the lower class size issue?
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Budget? I'm still fuming that the NYSUT and the UFT dropped the ball on gutting the NYS teacher evaluation law. They sold us a watered down piece of crap that does nothing positive for us. We need to push for a full repeal and a glorious return to S/U next year.
Sign our petition and spread the word.
I signed the petition when it first came out.
Tell everyone you know so we can make it count.
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