Despite the snow day closing of schools, members of the UTN and District negotiations teams met with mediator Jay Siegel, at the offices of Ingerman Smith in Hauppauge, yesterday afternoon. Representing the District were Board Trustees David Badanes and Jennifer … Continue reading
Source: NYSUT Research and Educational Services Parents and teachers share deep concerns about over-testing resulting from the state’s botched implementation of the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS). Concerns include: stress on students, appropriateness of tests, erosion of learning time and … Continue reading
The following important letter concerning stand-alone field testing was posted on the NYSSBA website. Letter to Kenneth Wagner January 5, 2015 Mr. Kenneth Wagner, Deputy Commissioner Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Educational Technology New York State Education Department EBA Room … Continue reading
New York State’s education policy should not be about settling political scores. Take action now at the NYSUT Member Action Center to watch and share our new TV ad demanding that the governor support our future and fairly fund our … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo has declared war on public schools. Join us in fighting back. New York State Allies for Public Education (NYSAPE), a coalition of 50 groups statewide, has sent a letter to the governor responding to the offensive, outrageous education … Continue reading