Original article can be found here… From: Randi Weingarten Date: Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 5:36 PM Subject: Teachers aren’t rotten apples Time magazine is about to use its cover to blame teachers for every problem in America’s schools. On … Continue reading
UTN President Antoinette Blanck’s Statement to the Board of Education Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Members of the United Teachers of Northport are present at this evening’s meeting of the Board of Education, again in a show of unity—unity not only … Continue reading
The following is a recorded live broadcast posted on TheNation.com. The original article can be found here. Progressive educators and parents have been highly critical of the school reform agenda that prescribes standardized testing and charter schools as a response … Continue reading
The following article, written by Bob Herbert, was published by politico.com. Bill Gates had an idea. He was passionate about it, absolutely sure he had a winner. His idea? America’s high schools were too big. When a multibillionaire gets an … Continue reading
On Sunday, October 5th, educators, parents and students gathered in front of Commack Middle School in support of Congressman Steve Israel’s TEST (Tackling Excessive Standardized Testing) Act. The Congressman explained that this proposed federal legislation, if passed, would significantly reduce … Continue reading