Category Archives: Local Activism

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

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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Andrew Pallotta: New York State’s education policy should not be about settling political scores.

New York State’s education policy should not be about settling political scores. Take action now at the NYSUT Member Action Center to watch and share our new TV ad demanding that the governor support our future and fairly fund our … Continue reading

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Take Action: Support NYSAPE and oppose the governor’s misguided education agenda

Governor Cuomo has declared war on public schools. Join us in fighting back. New York State Allies for Public Education (NYSAPE), a coalition of 50 groups statewide, has sent a letter to the governor responding to the offensive, outrageous education … Continue reading

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NYSAPE Response Letter To Governor Cuomo on Education

Recently Governor Cuomo asked Regents Chancellor Tisch and the Commish to respond to several education reform questions. The questions and Tisch’s answers clearly show what path the governor and Regents will try to take this year. NYSAPE leaders put together … Continue reading

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