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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

6-24-14 With A Brooklyn Accent: Love Letters to the BATS

With A Brooklyn Accent:









Getting Rid of The Bad Teachers: Discrimination in Berkeley, CA A Guest Post by Masha Albrecht and Brian Crowell

 Getting Rid of The Bad Teachers: Discrimination in Berkeley, CAby Masha Albrecht and Brian CrowellThroughout the country school districts have instituted different methods of weakening teacher tenure. In California, as in some other states this policy is called Peer Assistance and Review. What is Peer Assistance and Review?Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) is a remedial program for teachers who re
6-23-14 With A Brooklyn Accent: Love Letters to the BATS
With A Brooklyn Accent: 3 Reasons Why the Deal Between Gov Cuomo, the Legislature and NYSUT is Unacceptable1. There is entirely too much testing in New York State. The fact that 3rd graders have to sit through six days of testing in ELA and Math is unconscionable. That is more testing than people endure to get into Law School, Medical School, Business School and even to pass the Bar. You don't cha