StudentsFirstNY Analysis Shows Entire Grades at 75 NYC Schools Failed State Tests
A new analysis from StudentsFirstNY found that at 75 city schools this year, all the students in at least one grade failed the state math or reading test.
Read moreNew Teacher Contract Removes Tutoring Program to Help Struggling Students
In 2005, NYC reached an agreement with the UFT that offers teachers a raise if they tutor students in the bottom-third of their class.
Read moreNY Daily News Op-Ed: Mayor de Blasio’s Political Alliance
Is the alliance between Mayor Bill de Blasio and the United Federation of Teachers progressive or political? Investigative journalist Wayne Barrett argues it’s political.
Read moreNew Teacher Contract Raises Serious Concerns
The New York City Department of Education and the United Federation of Teachers reached a deal that ended one of the longest labor disputes in the City’s history. But will the new contract really help New York’s students?
Read moreThe Fine Print of the New Teachers Contract
Recently, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio pushed an initiative that would allow 200 schools to be exempted from union and city rules.
Read moreNY Daily News Op-Ed: Holes in Bill's big deal
Published by: NY Daily News
Michelle Rhee says reforms in the highly touted NYC teachers' contract are less impressive than meets the eye.
Read moreNY Daily News Editorial: Is the New Teachers Contract Worth Celebrating?
Published by: NY Daily News
An editorial in the New York Daily News outlines shortcomings of the new teachers contract including the absent teacher reserve, laboratory schools, teacher evaluations, and parental involvement.
Read moreSenate Republican Leader Fights for NYC Charter Schools
New York State Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos is outraged by Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to cancel classroom space for three high-performing Success Academy charter schools.
Read moreNew York Daily News Editorial: Find New Schools for Displaced Students
Next year, 210 students at Harlem Success Academy 4 will need to find a new school.
Read moreNY Governor Supports the Charter School Movement
In an interview for “The Capital Pressroom,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo praises the charter school movement.
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