Is APPR a Public Health Hazard?
Is APPR a Public Health Hazard? Even on a good day, our APPR system is heavily flawed. During a pandemic, it’s frankly a public health hazard. As all teachers who have worked in an NYC school anytime in the last decade knows well, lectures are out, and groupwork is in. Though we can debate t
Report from UFT Executive Board September 8 2014
This was the first Exec Board of the year. There was no speaker for the open mike. After minutes were approved they moved to the Staff Director’s report, as Mulgrew had not arrived. LeRoy Barr mentioned the Labor Day parade and thanked those who turned out, mentioned the ATR meetings that are
SHOULD TEACHERS’ RATINGS BE BASED ON STUDENTS’ TEST SCORES?
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the November 2013 Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: November 2013 Leaflet The Teacher Evaluation Train Wreck is Unfolding Before Us SHOULD TEACHERS’ RATINGS BE BASED ON STUDENTS’ TEST SCORES? From Requirements of Education Law Section
Report from UFT October 21 Executive Board
There were no speakers for the open mike. Mulgrew gave the president’s report. He wrote letters to King, Walcott, Cuomo, and Duncan about massive special education violations. We need a wish list for the new administration. We need a plan to restructure the NYC school system (we don’
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
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
New Action on Teacher Evaluation – our record is clear
(from the New Action leaflet distributed at the January 2013 UFT Delegate Assembly). For a printable version click: Leaflet 2013 January “A Train Wreck Waiting to Happen!” New Action’s record on a New Teacher Evaluation System and Teacher Tenure is clear: January 2010 – New Action/