Category Archives: Professional Issues

LOHUD: 40 School chiefs stand together to condemn Cuomo’s education reform legislation

by admin Posted on May 28, 2015

The following article was published in LOHUD by journalist Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy. HARRISON – Superintendents representing 40 local school districts want an immediate suspension of the state’s recently enacted education reform legislation, saying it puts into place a flawed system … Continue reading →

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2015 NYSUT SUFFOLK LOCALS’ ENDORSED CANDIDATES

by admin Posted on May 19, 2015

2015 NYSUT Suffolk Locals’ Endorsed Candidates   Amityville:   Juan Leon Jeannette Santos   Babylon:   1A – Tricia Pané (NYSUT member) 2A – Ann Donaldson (NYSUT member/ Incumbent)   Bayport-Blue Point:   Christopher Richardt (HS Principal) Challenging BOE President.  Tight … Continue reading →

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Karen Magee: “We are encouraging parents to opt out”

by admin Posted on March 31, 2015

The following article that appeared in Capitol Confidential, written by Rick Karlin, describes Karen Magee’s statement on state standardized testing during a recent Capitol Press radio show.  The new education budget recently hashed out by lawmakers  does little to address … Continue reading →

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NYSUT: Fact Sheet on Opting-Out of State Tests (15-01)

by admin Posted on March 30, 2015

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 →

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YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED…SIGN THE ONLINE PETITION!

by admin Posted on March 10, 2015

YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED…SIGN THE ONLINE PETITION! The Governor’s Opportunity Agenda does not support our public  schools.  We need a budget that helps teachers do their jobs.  We are  calling on legislators to approve a $2.2 billion state aid increase, … Continue reading →

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