Thursday, September 5, 2013

9-5-13 Ed Notes Online

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Video From Murry Bergtraum HS: Having Fun With MOSL
Posted at the MBHS chapter web site:https://sites.google.com/site/uftmbhs/home

UFT spends $2 Million on Thompson While 1199 Spends $6,590 for de Blasio
The city's biggest unions are spending millions of dollars on independent efforts to elect their chosen mayoral candidates. Two of the three Democratic frontrunners, Council Speaker Christine Quinn and former Comptroller Bill Thompson, have both benefited from independent spending by their respective unions.But not Public Advocate Bill de Blasio. At least not on the surface.Some political and labo


Brunch with MORE in Brooklyn on October 5, 11:30-1:30
Hello, You are invited to the following event: Brunch with MORE (The Movement of Rank and File Educators) Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (PDT) The Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew's Parish Hall520 Clinton AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11238 View Map Yes No Maybe Share this event:

Yet Aniother Charter Scandal Bewing:
Yummy. I love charter school scandals.Click here: Bronx charter school named in whistleblower suit - NY Daily NewsBronx charter school named in whistleblower suitAlexis Riley, formerly a project manager at South Bronx Classical Charter, said she was fired for reporting financial and academic improprieties. By John Marzulli / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS The ex-project manager of a Bronx charter school ha
[Teachersunite] Today! A New Vision for School Safety in NYC Public Schools
I support Dignity in Schools. Let's end suspension mania and find a way to deal with difficult behavioral issues in a rational way that will benefit teachers and students. I saw the Teachers Unite film Growing Fairness (see here and here) last week and that should be shown around town as an example of how students can take part in the process.I'll write more on my feelings about discipline -- I ra
Mulgrew's Epiphany - And Hypocrisy
Blatantly self-serving. The UFT's situational approach to issues should be called Firmly Wavering... Fred SmithThe recent push back by the unions - teachers and principals- feels so self serving and risks dividing parents/students from educators further if all the messaging is about the damage to them ( via the evaluations), when the recent graduating class ( and all others after them) has only kn
What Did You Talk About in School? Not How to Teach Johnny But MOSLs, Growth, Goals and BS
 Most people were shocked and upset about the MOSL system... Teacher report on first day PD. I have no clue what a MOSL is -- any relation to Mozel (luck)? I don't think luck is in the offing. More like Shlimossel (unlucky guy) where some unlucky teachers are going to get chopped.The first days back for teachers used to be about getting ready for the kids. Setting up your room to create a welcomin

9-4-13 Ed Notes Online
Ed Notes Online: MORE Weekly Update #65, Sept. 2, 2013Happy Labor Day from MORE! View this email in your browser Weekly Update #65 September 2, 2013 Share Tweet Forward to Friend Join MORE Today COMMITTEES:High Stake Testing Committeetesting@morecaucusnyc.orgFri. Sept. 6 at 4:30PMBryant Park / Tables @ NE SideSteering Committeesteering@morecaucusnyc.orgMon. Sept1 by ed notes online / 3h Bill di Bl