Category Archives: Local Activism

Fighting back, fighting forward: A BOLD CALL TO RECLAIM THE PROMISE OF AMERICA

by admin Posted on July 14, 2014

AFT PRESIDENT Randi Weingarten kicked off the AFT national convention in Los Angeles on Friday with a bold plan to reclaim the promise of America, one that can help create economic and educational opportunity for all because it not only … Continue reading →

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The Issue of Tenure

by admin Posted on July 13, 2014

The Issue The recent attacks on tenure — such as the legal case now before a California appeals court, the lawsuit filed by a group of students on Staten Island and another threatened in New York by a right-wing front … Continue reading →

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Carol Burris and John Murphy: A disturbing look at Common Core tests in New York

by admin Posted on July 2, 2014

Carol Burris, award-winning principal of South Side High School in the Rockville Centre School District, and John Murphy provide us with a sobering analysis of the new standardized tests aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Originally posted by Valarie … Continue reading →

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UNITY WALK

by admin Posted on June 26, 2014

On Tuesday, June 17th, approximately 200 UTN members participated in a “Unity Walk” in front of the Laurel Avenue School prior to, and during, the Board Teacher Relations Meeting (see below for details on the meeting). On that June evening, … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Local Activism

Fighting back, fighting forward: A BOLD CALL TO RECLAIM THE PROMISE OF AMERICA

The Issue of Tenure

Carol Burris and John Murphy: A disturbing look at Common Core tests in New York

UNITY WALK

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