Category Archives: Local Activism

NYSUT statement on the resignation of Education Commissioner John King

by admin Posted on December 10, 2014

ALBANY, N.Y. December 10, 2014 – New York State United Teachers released the following statement today on news that state Education Commissioner John B. King Jr. is resigning to take a senior position at the U.S. Department of Education. “NYSUT … Continue reading →

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

by admin Posted on December 6, 2014

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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Mercedes Schneider: “President Barack Obama pretends to be a friend of public education, but it just is not so.”

by admin Posted on November 29, 2014

The following article was written by blogger Mercedes Scheider and posted on her blog deutsch29.  If the Democratic Party were truly interested in understanding why they suffered such a disappointing election season, they should look no further than their education … Continue reading →

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