Category Archives: Legislative Issues

Top-Performing Great Neck Teacher Files Lawsuit Against NYS ED Over Dumb Evaluation System

by admin Posted on October 28, 2014

Sheri G. Lederman, Ed.D., a top performing fourth-grade teacher in Great Neck, today filed a lawsuit against the New York State Education Department, to invalidate a rating of “ineffective.” Judge Richard Platkin of the New York State Supreme Court, Albany … Continue reading →

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Lawsuit: State Education Department’s ban on discussing tests violates free speech

by admin Posted on October 27, 2014

Source: NYSUT Media Relations ALBANY, N.Y. Oct. 9, 2014 – New York State United Teachers has filed suit in federal court seeking to invalidate confidentiality agreements the State Education Department requires teachers to sign before scoring state tests, saying the … Continue reading →

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