YouTube Video by NYSUT Member

Made by Rob Ciani of the Commack Teachers Association… NYSUT MAC

The Network for Public Education

Today was an exciting day for all friends of public education who have had a chance to witness The Network for Public Education.  This organization was launched by many of public educations strongest advocates, including Diane Ravitch, Leonie Haimson, Anthony Cody, and several others.  You can read Coday’s article on it here.  The organization describes …

Nothing Will End Standardized Testing…

Substitute Testing for War here…

Calling All Activists!

A few opportunities to speak out against the overuse and misuse of standardized testing… United Opt Out National is hosting “Occupy 2.0: The Battle for Public Schools” from April 7-10th in Washington D.C.  Speakers over the course of the weekend include Diane Ravitch, Leonie Haimson, Nancy Carlsson-Paige, Brian Jones, and Karen Lewis. New York Principals …

NYSUT HEADS TO COURT TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, STUDENTS

ALBANY, N.Y. February 20, 2013 – New York State United Teachers, seeking to protect public schools and students from an inescapable cycle of cuts and ensure the state’s poorest and most vulnerable children are not further harmed by grossly inequitable education funding, today challenged the state’s property tax cap in court. “We believe very strongly …