Remainders: The 13-year-old view of high school admissions - An eighth-grader describes this week’s wait to find out where she’ll go to high school. (GS Community) - A half-hearted defense of working on the weekends, by a teacher who craves quiet and time. (Mrs. Ripp) - A member of the ...
What to expect when you’re expecting layoffs (again…) Mayor Michael Bloomberg said today that teacher layoffs are still on the table in New York City, after Governor Andrew Cuomo’s budget deal lessened the cuts to education only slightly. Public school teachers could probably be forgiven for rolling ...
Calling parents: Here’s a chance to honor your favorite teacher Feel like New York City teachers need a morale boost? Here’s a chance to show your favorite teachers that you appreciate them, even as they field criticism from cable news anchors and worry about possibly losing their jobs. Right now, the Blackboard ...