Good evening, The Governor’s Common Core Task Force will be holding 5 public hearings on Friday, November 6. The Friday locations are New York City, Long Island, Finger Lakes, Capital Region and Hudson Valley. Information on the specific locations and … Continue reading
The following video is a presentation delivered by Jamaal Bowman, principal of the Cornerstone Academy for Social Action the Bronx in New York City, to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Common Core Commission. Bowman explains what his students need and why the … Continue reading
ALBANY, N.Y. Oct. 26, 2015 — New York State United Teachers said Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch’s announcement that she would not seek another term opens the door to a new direction in state education policy — one that more fully … Continue reading
Southold Schools Superintended David Gamberg gave a wonderful address to his staff on opening day. He asks the question…. “What is worth fighting for?” Headlines abound decrying and debating what is happening inside of our schools. Today’s schools are complex … Continue reading
NYSUT issued the following statement: “NYSUT has always considered John King an ideologue with whom we disagreed sharply on many issues during his tenure as the state’s Education Department commissioner. Just last year, our members delivered a vote of no … Continue reading