Despite common misconceptions, New York teachers support education reforms such as the Common Core and teacher evaluation systems. Recently, Bronx teacher Nick Lawrence testified in front of the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Education, voicing his support for change.
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Why should New York City's cultural institutions be allowed to use city land free of charge while successful charter schools be forced to pay rent?
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Recent test results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress indicate that states with aggressive teacher evaluation plans outpace the nation.
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One of the biggest decisions newly elected mayor Bill de Blasio will face is selecting the next chancellor for NYC schools.
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de Blasio plans to place a moratorium on charter school growth and charge rent to charter schools that share space inside a larger public school.
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In this week's education news: Complete coverage of Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio's education agenda, how a lack of school funding is hurting low-income students, and a defense of the parent-trigger law.
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The Common Core standards have been proven to advance student performance. Former state senator Craig Johnson discusses why slowing down implementation of the Common Core will negatively affect our children.
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Now that he’s been elected the next mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio must have a plan to build upon improvements made under the Bloomberg administration, particularly in education.
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The parent-trigger law gives parents the right to force positive change in their children’s education. Retired California legislator Gloria Romero explains why she wrote the nation’s first parent-trigger law.
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NYC education has come a long way under Mike Bloomberg’s administration.
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Bill de Blasio, who opposes charter schools and closing failing public schools, would seek to reverse many of Mayor Bloomberg's education priorities.
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The outcome of New York City's mayoral election will have a massive effect on the trajectory of NYC's public schools.
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Chester E. Finn Jr., president of The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, breaks down Bill de Blasio’s education agenda, addressing each policy and program.
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NYC mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio has said that charter schools located in city-run schools should pay rent.
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In this week's education news: Common Core curriculum hearings come to NYC, Bill de Blasio proposes legislation that would affect charitable giving to charter schools, and PTA groups report a wide disparity in fundraising.
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In an analysis of tax documents by Families for Excellent Schools, PTA groups from NYC's 30 best-funded public schools collectively raised $53 million over the past five years.
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