Monthly Archives: December 2014

NYSUT statement on the resignation of Education Commissioner John King

by admin Posted on December 10, 2014

ALBANY, N.Y. December 10, 2014 – New York State United Teachers released the following statement today on news that state Education Commissioner John B. King Jr. is resigning to take a senior position at the U.S. Department of Education. “NYSUT … Continue reading →

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John King Steps Down From NYSED, Headed For U.S Department of Education

by admin Posted on December 10, 2014

John King, Commissioner of Education for the State of New York, is leaving for the U.S Department of Education. John, don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Lets take a look back at one of John Kings … Continue reading →

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NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE #14

by admin Posted on December 9, 2014

This afternoon, members of the UTN and District negotiations teams met with mediator Jay Siegel, at the offices of Ingerman Smith in Hauppauge, for the first mediation session since the Declaration of Impasse was filed on October 16th. Representing the … Continue reading →

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APPR 2.0: Student Surveys

by admin Posted on December 7, 2014

According to an article posted on LoHud…. “Classroom observation, including feedback from students, will (be) a “central issue” for the state Legislature to consider next year as it seeks to fine tune controversial teacher evaluations, state Education Commissioner John King … Continue reading →

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Corruption in Education: Hedge Funds and the Takeover of New York’s Schools

by admin Posted on December 6, 2014

The following report was recently released by the Washington Park Project. This shocking and detailed look at what is happening to public education in New York and around the country needs to be shared wide and far with the public. … Continue reading →

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