Tag: Flanagan
John Flanagan Signs Letter in Support of DeVos
A note from PJSTA President Beth Dimino… NYSUT Members… Here’s a reminder that I believe is pertinent at this time. Last August there was a NYSUT President’s endorsement conference to decide who NYSUT would endorse in the November elections. Well, even though I knew it was a farce, I went to that meeting to represent …
Unity’s Attack on Dimino & Reducing VOTE-COPE
A few days ago, New York State’s Unity Caucus, the controlling caucus of NYSUT and the statewide extension of the UFT’s Unity Caucus, published a piece on their blog attacking PJSTA President Beth Dimino. In the post Dimino is accused of working for her own political gain while attempting to “squelch the voice of educators, SRPs, …
Senator Flanagan in Hot Water
Lots of news involving Republican New York State Senator John Flanagan, who represents the residents of the Comsewogue School District. First, Flanagan stated that if too many people opt-out we will lose federal funding… Sen. Flanagan: If too many people opt out, we will lose federal funding. The feds mandate we deliver the grades …
NYSUT, School Funding, and the Coming APPR Sellout
Yesterday NYSUT held a Moral Monday rally on the Million Dollar Staircase in the state Capitol. Kudos to them for protesting funding inequities that rob our students of the education they deserve. One thing I noticed in the coverage of yesterday’s events was that, deservedly so, there was lots of tough talk aimed at Governor Cuomo. …
Looming Battles for 2015
Happy New Year to our PJSTA members along with any other readers of our blog. Hopefully you had an enjoyable vacation and return to school well rested. You’ll need it. We have a number of developing battles on our hands. For those of you who may have missed it, New York State’s Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl …
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