Monthly Archives: December 2015

Hempstead, Roosevelt and Wyandanch: Scared. Targeted. Set up for failure.

by admin Posted on December 6, 2015

The following article, written by Sylvia Saunders of NYSUT, highlights the serious implications of being a NYS “Receivership School”.  Educators face what could be potentially career ending sanctions.  Their crime? Working in a high poverty school district that is unable … Continue reading →

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NYSAPE Survey Shows New Yorkers Overwhelmingly Reject Common Core Standards, Tests & Evaluation Policies

by admin Posted on December 4, 2015

The following is a press release from the New York Allies for Education (NYSAPE).  It explains the results of a recent survey they conducted after widespread confusion over a similar survey released by NYSED. In January, NYSUT called for members … Continue reading →

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