Staggering Opt-Out Numbers Across New York

We are truly in the midst of a revolution and today is a historic day for public education in New York State.  Parents across the state have sent a clear message to Governor Cuomo that his education reform agenda is not something that they are willing to have jammed down their throats.  These are all …

A telling quote…

Given the lies and mistruths being spread by corporate ed deformers over the last week, I’d say that the Opt-Out movement has reached the “Then they fight you” stage.

Another Brilliant Letter From Melissa McMullan

The PJSTA’s own Melissa McMullan, via Diane Ravitch… A Teacher Writes to the Néw York Board of Regents The following was posted as a comment on the blog:   Dear Dr. Ravitch,   I have spent the last week and a half reeling from the shot across the bow that public education took on March …

PJSTA Election Results

Congratulations to our newly elected and re-elected officers… President- Beth Dimino 1st Vice-President- Brian St. Pierre 2nd Vice-President- Dave Anzini* 3rd Vice-President- Matt Carrera* Secretary- Erica Marsh Treasurer- Maurizio Milana * denotes newly elected officers An enormous thank you to outgoing 3rd Vice-President Beth Shapiro for the invaluable contributions that she has made to the …

State Budget Fallout

Tuesday evening was a night that will live in infamy for public education advocates in New York State.  It was a night that saw the New York State legislature pass legislation that will certainly prove to be more damaging to our state’s public schools than any other legislation passed in our history. The governor is certainly …