The UFT officially supports your right to speak out. The piece below is actually on the UFT website. Hold them to it. Rights mean nothing if they aren't used. Speak up, ladies and gentlemen. Tell the truth about conditions in remote learning or in school buildings and don't be afraid. Speak up about the UFT too. It's your right.
Academic Freedom
As someone who is committed to public education and who sees up-close the condition in which our students learn and live, you are in a unique position to help influence public policy. Over the years, the UFT has often called upon its members to speak their minds and tell the truth in lobbying visits, at legislative hearings, public forums, and print and broadcast interviews. You can do this without fear of retribution. You have the right to comment on Department of Education policies publicly, but you should make it clear that you are speaking for yourself only. If any official should attempt to pressure you against speaking your mind or retaliate against you for doing so, the UFT will stand with you. However, the union strongly advises you to consult with your UFT district representative before taking such action.
8 comments:
You hear that ex-principal Schandel? I have a right to speak-up without fear of retribution.
You hear that ex-principal Schandel? I have a right to speak-up without fear of retribution !
It’s ok only if it’s pandering to the left.
Just because you have a right to do it doesn't mean you won't face some kind of retribution. The principals just hide it. They may not put a letter in your file, but you can get bad observations, passed up for per session and comp time, bad programs, and written up for minor things.
You hear that Ann Marie Henry? Principal of Brooklyn Institute of Liberal Arts has staff turnover like crazy. Janella Hinds actually works in this very building and does nothing. Recent chapter leaders have been her friend and then an untenured guy, never said a word all year. Uft DR James Duncan does nothing even with complaints.
I hear you and in theory I completely agree, however, 825 hit it right on the head.
The unwritten part of the doe is very strong. If a principal views you as ‘not part of the community’ or as a ‘big mouth’ then your life really can be a living hell at work.
As many spoke about last week, I would rather put my energy and mental efforts into my family and personal life and hobbies rather than the doe.
Heck, I wake up early enough as is. Haha
Question for person concerning old post regarding Smith vs. NYC DOE, what was the outcome of your case what is your present status??
You mean the "Best principal in the city" isn't the only one?
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