High Stakes Tests Make Kids Sick
This Wednesday the UFT passed a resolution that says, in part “the current intensity of the standardized test taking and test prep affects children emotionally and physically leading to anxiety, frustration, low self-esteem, headaches, and other physical ailments” This text was offered a
Teacher Evaluation – What’s Coming? and What Next?
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the September 2013 Citywide Chapter Leaders Meeting). For a printable version click: NA/UFT DA Leaflet October 2013 What’s coming? This storm is just starting. Many teachers have as yet to be observed. We are 11 months away from year-end ratings. Very fe
Three Resolutions
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the September 2013 Citywide Chapter Leaders Meeting). For a printable version click: NA/UFT DA Leaflet October 2013 Lesson Plan Resolution New Action Executive Board member, Bill Goldman, Chapter Leader of Tottenville HS, presented the resolution on lesson
The Teacher Evaluation Train Wreck is Unfolding Before Us…
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the September 2013 Citywide Chapter Leaders Meeting). For a printable version click: NA/UFT DA Leaflet October 2013 The Teacher Evaluation Train Wreck is Unfolding Before Us Since January 2010, New Action’s record on a new Teacher Evaluation System and T
Report from UFT October 7 Executive Board
Open mike – there was only one speaker, Marjorie Stamberg, who spoke about the repression of teachers in Mexico, especially from the south (I think she mentioned Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Chiapas). Marjorie spent time this summer in Mexico. She said that she would bring the information to the Comm
Brief Reports from UFT Executive Boards
New Action Caucus has ten seats on the UFT Executive Board – the only ten seats that do not belong to Unity Caucus. Ten is not enough to win anything – but it allows our voice to be heard, it allows us to put forward resolutions, and when there is agreement, to put forward resolutions [&
We should support Tish James for Public Advocate
New Action has not discussed an endorsement for Public Advocate. Michael Shulman sent the following personal appeal to our Executive Board: September 25, 2013 Dear New Action, Most of you know me from my 40+ years as a union activist and as a co-chair of New Action/UFT. In the recent citywide electi
Welcome Back, Chapter Leaders
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the September 2013 Citywide Chapter Leaders Meeting). For a printable version click: NA/UFT Leaflet 2013 September Welcome! New Action welcomes you to the Citywide Chapter Leader meeting. New Action/UFT is one of several caucuses (political parties) in th
NYC Elections
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the September 2013 Citywide Chapter Leaders Meeting). For a printable version click: NA/UFT Leaflet 2013 September ELECTIONS A few days ago New Yorkers massively repudiated Bloomberg’s legacy. New Action would have supported De Blasio, Liu or Thompson.
Teacher Evaluation
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the September 2013 Citywide Chapter Leaders Meeting). For a printable version click: NA/UFT Leaflet 2013 September TEACHER EVALUATION New Action opposed the adoption of this new teacher evaluation system every step of the way. It weakens tenure and introd