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Mayoral Candidates Talk Education At Teachers’ Union Forum
Six mayoral candidates touted their education policies Saturday at a panel hosted by the United Federation of Teachers.
United Federation Of Teachers Wants To Reduce Mayor’s Control Over Schools
Under the current system, the mayor appoints the majority of members to the Panel for Educational Policy that votes on school policies.
NYC Parents File Suit Against State For Withholding Millions In Education Funding
The suit names Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Education Commissioner John King Jr. It was filed Tuesday in Manhattan on behalf of two dozen parents and students.
Cuomo Threatens To Impose State Teacher Evaluation System On NYC
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that if New York City and the teachers union can’t reach a deal on teacher evaluations, the state will impose one.
Bloomberg Skeptical About Deal On Teacher Evaluations
The deadline has already come and gone on inking a deal for teacher evaluations that could have gotten New York City $450 million in aid and grants.
Bloomberg Rips UFT, Says City Won’t Sign ‘Fraud’ Teacher Evaluation Deal
Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered stinging criticism of the New York City teacher’s union Tuesday for “dragging their feet and throwing up roadblocks” during negotiations over teacher evaluations.
NYC Could Still Land $200 Million In Aid After State Education Commissioner Extends Teacher Evaluation Deadline
The deadline for an additional $200 million in grants was extended to February 15 by New York Education Commissioner John King Friday afternoon.
Bloomberg, UFT Say No Deal Reached Over Teacher Evaluation Plan
The lack of agreement between the city and the union representing 75,000 teachers puts the city school district at risk of losing $450 million in state aid and grants.
Still No Deal On NYC Teacher Evaluation System Day Ahead Of State Deadline
If an evaluation plan is not submitted on time, the city could lose $450 million in state aid and grants.
Clock Counts Down As City, UFT Spar Over Teacher Evaluation System
The clock was ticking this weekend for New York City and the union representing the city’s 75,000 public school teachers to agree on a teacher evaluation system.
Bloomberg Offers Explanation For Controversial Remarks Comparing Teacher’s Union To NRA
Mayor Michael Bloomberg continues to take heat for comments he made on his radio show last week.
Bloomberg Slammed For Comparing Teachers’ Union To NRA
Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Sunday drew a backlash over a remark he made on his radio show.
New UFT Ad Criticizes Bloomberg, Who In Turn Criticizes Ad
The United Federation of Teachers has released a TV ad blasting New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for taking a “his way or the highway” approach to education.
New Dorp H.S. Teachers, Students Came To Each Others’ Rescue After Sandy
After superstorm Sandy, New Dorp High School on Staten Island became a place of salvation and on Thursday, the students shared their stories with the nation’s top education official.
UFT President, Schools Chancellor Face Off Over New Teacher Evaluation System Deadline
In order to meet Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Jan 17 deadline, New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott said a deal with the union on teacher evaluations needs to be hammered out by Dec. 21. UFT President Michael Mulgrew shot back against ‘bogus deadlines.’
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