Breaking: Arthur Goldstein Runs for NYSUT VP Against Unity's Andy Pallotta
This, ladies and gentleman, is an example of true grassroots unionism. A rank and file teacher, who has been in his classroom teaching today, finding an avenue to make his voice heard. Bottom up, member driven unionism at it’s finest. Posted on the Port Jefferson Station Teachers Association blog. I've been telling reporters calling about our coverage of this story that there are surprises comi
The Closer: Murry Bergtraum Principal Lottie Almonte Pushout Program Would Help Moskowitz Takeover
De Blasio/Farina MUST reverse the Success invasion of Bergtraum immediately.Was Lottie making space for Eva Moskowitz's Success Charter? The NY Post had an article on the so-called "Blended Learning" program. Chalkbeat reports:Troubled Murry Bergtraum High School's "blended learning" program has 475 students registered for classes with one teacher.New York PostWe wrote about Be
Baltimore Teacher Union Follows Unity Caucus Script in Attempt to Suppress Opposition Voices
The Baltimore Teacher’s union has demanded exclusive rights to teachers’ interdepartmental emails and mailboxes in a new contract with the district to be ratified Thursday, the Baltimore Sun reports Other than some Unity slug chapter leaders here in NYC who claim only they should be able to use the mailboxes, the UFT leadership, while possibly egging them on behind the scenes, has never tried to p
New Jersey Teachers Challenge Tom Moran/Newark Star-Ledger Integrity
Mr. Moran: You repeatedly parrot [Cami] Anderson's talking points, which is shoddy journalism at its best... Newark teacher.The Star-Ledger’s passionate, public love affair with Cami Anderson is now sliding into political porn. .. Bob BraunCamiGate heats up.My Dear Mr. Moran,I admire your unwavering support for State Superintendent Anderson. However, as a journalist, it would behoove you to exami
2-8-14 Ed Notes Online Week
Ed Notes Online: Ed Notes OnlineNewark Update: Cami Anderson Closes Schools While Still Engaging in Chris Christie-Like Thug TacticsNewark parent leader arrested, jailed, after criticizing state plan to close schools....Before we get to that story there is this from a Newark teacher:Inclement Weather - Schools Closed February 5, 2014In the interest of the safety of our students, and due to hazardo