Monday, March 13, 2017

GRATEFUL FOR TOMORROW OFF BUT HOPEFULLY THAT'S IT FOR SNOW DAYS

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My reading of the Department of Education Calendar for this school year says we won't have any room for further snow days after tomorrow...
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Sunday, March 12, 2017

OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK CLARIFIED

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The UFT agreed in the 2014 contract to use part of the Tuesday teacher detention (extended time) for parent outreach and the remainder for ...
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Saturday, March 11, 2017

STRONGER TOGETHER LONG ISLAND FORUM SUNDAY

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ST Caucus could not have picked a worse day than March 12 for their Long Island winter forum as we lose an hour tonight with the start of D...
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Friday, March 10, 2017

LABOR ON THE RADIO SUNDAY; MORE REPS DEMAND LEADERSHIP SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS STANDING UP TO DOE

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B lue Collar Buzz is a program presented by LaborPress . It is heard on AM 970 the Answer on Sunday evenings from 9:00 P.M. until 10:00 P....
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Thursday, March 09, 2017

YONKERS TEACHERS DO OK

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Ever wonder why NYC Teachers get so angry with their working conditions? One reason is many of us know and speak to our colleagues who work ...
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Wednesday, March 08, 2017

TOWNSEND HARRIS SCHOOL COMMUNITY SUPPORTED BY LOCAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS

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New York State Assembly Members Nily Rozic and David Weprin have written a letter to Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina defending Townsend Har...
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Tuesday, March 07, 2017

MORE EVIDENCE THAT CUOMO=TRUMP ON EDUCATION

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Last week we  posted the Alliance for Quality Education's first rate TV ad showing that Governor Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trum...
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Monday, March 06, 2017

SCHOOL CLOSING BATTLE IN BRONX TONIGHT

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The common perception from the UFT is that school closings are not a real problem under the current Mayor Bill de Blasio and his Chancellor ...
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Saturday, March 04, 2017

MARCHES FOR EDUCATION JUSTICE THROUGHOUT NYS

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Plenty of media and social media coverage of today's Marches for Educational Justice throughout NYS. NY1  has a story on the New York ...
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SHOUT OUT TO JAMAICA HS

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From Facebook: Javon Williams at Jamaica,New York . · 2 hrs · Instagram · Best high school in NYC...period!! Miss Jamaica High ...
Friday, March 03, 2017

PRESS RELEASE ON PROTECTING TEACHER MARILYN MARTINEZ AT CPE1

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Sorry this is going up a little late but I do have to teach all day and I just saw it. What these parents are doing in supporting teacher-ch...
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Thursday, March 02, 2017

50 PARENTS & MORE-UFT SUPPORT TEACHER-CHAPTER LEADER IN TROUBLE

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This story of parents coming out to support teacher-chapter leader Marilyn Martinez from Central Park East 1 is so encouraging that it almos...
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IBO SAYS MORE CITY MONEY GOING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS

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One doesn't need to be a genius to see that the New York City Department of Education is spending more money on charter schools. The Ind...
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Wednesday, March 01, 2017

REPORT SHOWS LARGEST EXPANSION IN JOBS IN CITY'S HISTORY SINCE 2009

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State Controller Thomas DiNapoli has released a report showing that New York City's economy is at record high levels. This is from the  ...
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Monday, February 27, 2017

MAGEE OFFICIALLY NOT RUNNING; AQE AD SAYS CUOMO=TRUMP ON EDUCATION; EVENTS TUESDAY AND SATURDAY

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Three stories caught my eye as I was scanning the Monday news. First, it is now official that Karen Magee won't seek reelection for Pres...

WASHINGTON POST'S JAY MATHEWS ASKS FOR CREDIT RECOVERY STORIES

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The worst kept secret in the schools is how credit recovery scams courses boost graduation rates. As we return from break, Jay Mathews, vet...
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

NYSUT VP CANDIDATE BIANCA TANIS METICULOUSLY CUTS THROUGH UNITY CAUCUS "STRETCHING THE TRUTH"

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Bianca Tanis is a parent activist who is one of the founders of New York State Allies for Public Education . She is one of the leaders of th...
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Saturday, February 25, 2017

THREE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES IN DE BLASIO FUNDRAISING SCANDAL FOR TEACHERS

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Mayor de Blasio met yesterday with federal prosecutor Preet Bharara to discuss his fundraising. Reality Based Educator has been on this fo...
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Friday, February 24, 2017

FORMER NYSUT PRESIDENT DICK IANUZZI & HIS TEAM SUPPORT STRONGER TOGETHER AS DOES NORM SCOTT

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I checked the internet this morning and there are two interesting endorsements for Mike Lillis and the Stronger Together team for the Ne...
Thursday, February 23, 2017

WHERE IS THE EVIDENCE THAT SCHOOL PRIVATIZATION WORKS?

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HR 610 , which would privatize education, has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Maybe the sky isn't falling and this bill...
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