Category Archives: Legislative Issues

Corruption in Education: Hedge Funds and the Takeover of New York’s Schools

The following report was recently released by the Washington Park Project.  This shocking and detailed look at what is happening to public education in New York and around the country needs to be shared wide and far with the public.  … Continue reading

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OUTRAGE… Valarie Strauss: Principal Carol Burris uncovers flawed data in her state’s official education reports

The following article was posted by Valarie Strauss in the Washington Post on behalf of South Side Principal Carol Burris.  This is a shocking revelation of the inept data collection being done by NYSED.  This story is a must read … Continue reading

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NYSUT files motion to dismiss lawsuit challenging tenure law

Source: NYSUT Media Relations ALBANY, N.Y. Oct. 29, 2014 — New York State United Teachers announced today it has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit challenging the state’s tenure law, arguing the suit is without any legal merit and … Continue reading

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