In Case You Missed It: State orders mediator to oversee City teacher evaluation negotiation; PEP approves 19 co-locations « EdVox

In Case You Missed It: State orders mediator to oversee City teacher evaluation negotiation; PEP approves 19 co-locations « EdVox:

In Case You Missed It: State orders mediator to oversee City teacher evaluation negotiation; PEP approves 19 co-locations

by edvoxny

Here on EdVox we’re excited to bring you the latest news about education issues and policies affecting our communities. It can be hard to keep up with all of the events and happenings, so – in case you missed it… Here is a recap of the latest stories in NYC education news, starting with the oldest news:

MONDAY

• A parent at popular P.S. 261 in Boerum Hill op-eds in the Times that aggressive “poaching” of parents from her family’s school by the newly approved nearby Success Academy charter school will unbalance diversity at the school, and if the Bloomberg Administration’s ultimate goal is to “privatize” the school system: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/17/opinion/how-charter-schools-can-hurt.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

TUESDAY

• The endorsement of the United Federation for Teachers is a big prize up for grabs in the 2013 race for