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Ed Notes Online: Video of Appellate court arguments in class size lawsuit - January 13, 2020

Ed Notes Online: Video of Appellate court arguments in class size lawsuit - January 13, 2020

Video of Appellate court arguments in class size lawsuit - January 13, 2020


I reported on the Class Size Lawsuit: A Trip to Albany WIth Leonie
Here is the video direct from the courtroom with Wendy Lecker's presentation and also the state and DOE response. As I pointed out - no presence from the UFT despite being asked to join the suit.
Like I said, "That's like someone who is convicted of a crime and sentenced to 5 years but goes on the lam for those years and then comes back claiming his sentence expired so he doesn't have to serve time."



Video of Appellate court arguments in our class size lawsuit including strong points made by terrific attorney @wlecker and weak claims made by city & state in response.

Really worth viewing.


http://wowza.nycourts.gov/vod/WowzaPlayer.php?source=ad3/CourtSession&video=527579

 And note:

PLEASE JOIN US TO RALLY FOR SMALLER CLASSES AT NOON ON JAN. 29 AT CITY HALL

Please join Class Size Matters and NYC Kids Pac rallying for smaller classes on Wed. January 29 in front of City Hall at noon; with City Council hearings focused on the class size issue to follow, starting at 1 PM.
The rally and hearings are an ideal opportunity for parents and teachers let the Mayor and the Council know that there can be CONTINUE READING: Ed Notes Online: Video of Appellate court arguments in class size lawsuit - January 13, 2020