Cuomo Signed NYSUT Leadership Pension Giveaway At Same Time Evaluation Deal Was In Works
When I first learned about Governor Cuomo signing the NYSUT leadership double pension giveaway, I figured there was some quid pro quo going on between the governor and the union leadership to get him to sign off on it.Tonight we learn from Jessica Bakeman that there was indeed a quid pro quo:ALBANY—Under a law approved in the final days of this year's legislative session, New York State United Tea
UFT Decides Not To Challenge The "Stop Common Core" Ballot Line
Looks like UFT President Michael Mulgrew wanted to punch GOP gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino in the face over the "Stop Common Core" ballot line but decided not to:ALBANY – The major New York City teachers union considered challenging Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino’s attempt to create a Stop Common Core ballot line, but decided against it....“We challenge petitions
8-25-14 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: NYSED Looks To Make 40% of APPR Evaluations Based On State TestsThe APPR teacher evaluation system in New York is split so that 60% is based on "subjective" measures like classroom observations and (in some districts) student surveys while the other 40% is based on "student performance."The "student performance" APPR component is divided into 20