The following article was posted on the NYSUT website… In Nevada, the teacher shortage is so acute the superintendent launched a “Calling All Heroes” recruitment campaign by dressing up as Clark Kent and zip-lining over a street in downtown … Continue reading
Vote NO New York Constitutional Convention
A short, informative video explaining why a New York Constitutional Convention would be a dangerous, money-wasting boondoggle.
Why is a New York Constitutional Convention such a BAD idea?
A Multi-Million Dollar Boondoggle In 1967, the last “Politicians’ Convention” held in New York cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Fifty years later, the price tag is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions. That’s an awful lot … Continue reading
NYSAPE: New York’s Largest Grassroots Education Advocacy Organizations Join Forces to Urge Parents to Opt Out of NYS Common Core State Tests
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2017 More information contact: Lisa Rudley (917) 414-9190; [email protected] NYS Allies for Public Education (NYSAPE) www.nysape.org New York’s Largest Grassroots Education Advocacy Organizations Join Forces to Urge Parents to Opt Out of NYS Common Core State Tests Across … Continue reading
Lily Eskelsen García: Betsy DeVos called me. I sent her this letter
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos called NEA President Lily Eskelsen García the other day. In response, Lily sent a letter, outlining the questions we still have about the commitments we – parents and educators – demand DeVos make to our … Continue reading