Category Archives: Professional Issues

Why is a New York Constitutional Convention such a BAD idea?

A Multi-Million Dollar Boondoggle In 1967, the last “Politicians’ Convention” held in New York cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Fifty years later, the price tag is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions. That’s an awful lot … Continue reading

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NYSAPE: New York’s Largest Grassroots Education Advocacy Organizations Join Forces to Urge Parents to Opt Out of NYS Common Core State Tests

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 20, 2017 More information contact: Lisa Rudley (917) 414-9190; [email protected] NYS Allies for Public Education (NYSAPE) www.nysape.org New York’s Largest Grassroots Education Advocacy Organizations Join Forces to Urge Parents to Opt Out of NYS Common Core State Tests  Across … Continue reading

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Lily Eskelsen García: Betsy DeVos called me. I sent her this letter

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos called NEA President Lily Eskelsen García the other day. In response, Lily sent a letter, outlining the questions we still have about the commitments we – parents and educators – demand DeVos make to our … Continue reading

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