United Federation of Teachers Archives

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“Those of us teaching the children of New York City do the work. Not only are we not getting the support we need, but we have leadership that actively works…

ByArthur Goldstein 5Comments

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Jun 2011

Education Government

Q&A With An 'Unsatisfactory' Teacher

In the debate over budget cuts, teacher layoffs and improving schools, much has been said about teachers who get “unsatisfactory” ratings. But little has been heard from those instructors.

ByKelly Virella 0Comments

09

May 2011

Education Government

The Principal Is New. The School Is Closing.

With new boss Dennis Walcott, the city school system gets a new chance to improve relations with parents and teachers. But there’ll be no second chance for Robeson High in…

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

02

Feb 2011

Government Justice

Cuomo's Cuts Could Hit The Poor

The tiff between Albany and City Hall over education aid isn’t the only fight brewing over the governor’s budget. His cuts to public assistance, homeless services and child welfare are…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

24

Jan 2011

Economy Education Investigations Justice

Teachers Are Fair Game, But Cops' Records Are Off Limits

The city is pressing to release internal ratings on public school teachers. But cops, prison guards and firefighters don’t have to worry about similar exposure.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

15

Dec 2010

Education Government

Ten Questions for Cathie Black

How would the incoming schools chancellor—or you—score on a quiz covering the system she inherits, her predecessor’s reforms and the steep challenges awaiting her?

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

09

Nov 2010

Education Justice

A 'D' For Details: Should The City Release Teachers' Ratings?

As a businesswoman prepares to take over the city’s schools, New York’s teacher rating system—itself borrowed from the business world—stirs controversy.

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

26

Oct 2010

Economy Education Government

Fill In The Blanks: Cuomo's Education Plans Short On Detail

The gubernatorial frontrunner says New York’s schools need to save money, improve performance and address inequality. He hasn’t been specific about how they’re supposed to do that.

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

15

Oct 2010

Economy Education

Charter School, Struggling, Hired Leaders' Kin

After a tough first year, the Equality Charter School brought on two new deans—who happened to be the life partners of two of the school’s administrators. The move raised questions.…

ByHelen Zelon 0Comments

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Sep 2010

Economy Education Government

Reading The Political Tea Leaves Of Harlem's State Senate Race

Will charter schools, the age difference between the candidates and Harlem’s changing racial and income demographics determine the outcome of the race between Bill Perkins and Basil Smikle?

ByKelly Virella 0Comments

Opinion: Teachers’ Health Plan Debate Speaks to Larger Problems with UFT Leadership

Q&A With An 'Unsatisfactory' Teacher

The Principal Is New. The School Is Closing.

Cuomo's Cuts Could Hit The Poor

Teachers Are Fair Game, But Cops' Records Are Off Limits

Ten Questions for Cathie Black

A 'D' For Details: Should The City Release Teachers' Ratings?

Fill In The Blanks: Cuomo's Education Plans Short On Detail

Charter School, Struggling, Hired Leaders' Kin

Reading The Political Tea Leaves Of Harlem's State Senate Race

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