Sentences with phrase «about teachers and their union»

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Bennett took to the union's Facebook page at noon, about an hour before the district's plans were released, pledging to defend teachers» «personal leave, comp time and your contractual right to work in safe conditions.»

And how about the teachers unions that protect teachers who teach what the want to teach instead of teaching their curriculum.

Commenting on the report by Women and Equalities Commission, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The latest report from the Women and Equalities Commission sadly reflects and confirms the issues and concerns the NASUWT has been raising with Government and employers about the treatment of women teachers for some time.

Commenting on reports of the announcements the Prime Minister will make at a Downing Street Summit today about action proposed to be taken against certain public service workers, including teachers, who fail to report sexual abuse of children and young people, Chris Keates General Secretary of the NASUWT the largest teachers» union in the UK said: «No one can fail but to be shocked by the horrific abuse of young girls revealed by recent investigations, including the Report today on Oxfordshire.

Although they haven't been anywhere near as public about it as their colleagues at CSEA, officials at the statewide teachers union, NYSUT, have also quietly turned off the campaign cash spigot and is reassessing its contribution habits for everyone from Gov. Andrew Cuomo on down following the passage of Tier VI.

Green Party of New York Gubernatorial candidate Howie Hawkins talks about key campaign issue and introduces Lee, a public school teacher and union activist, who discusses the importance of Education to the campaign.

President Obama has chosen his side in this fight, sending his Vice President last year to assure the nation's largest teachers union that «you should have no doubt about my affection for you and the President's commitment to you.»

And public unions such as teacher's unions don't just extract money from the state they do labor too (like teaching our kids), and, like other unions, they unionize to negotiate for better compensation and look out for their own interests, like just about every union out there doAnd public unions such as teacher's unions don't just extract money from the state they do labor too (like teaching our kids), and, like other unions, they unionize to negotiate for better compensation and look out for their own interests, like just about every union out there doand, like other unions, they unionize to negotiate for better compensation and look out for their own interests, like just about every union out there doand look out for their own interests, like just about every union out there does.

The party, which has received $ 243,000 in donations from the United Federation of Teachers and the state teachers union since 2008, slipped in a question about charters in its 18 - page 2010 State Legislature Questionnaire for canTeachers and the state teachers union since 2008, slipped in a question about charters in its 18 - page 2010 State Legislature Questionnaire for canteachers union since 2008, slipped in a question about charters in its 18 - page 2010 State Legislature Questionnaire for candidates.

Could it be that the National Education Association, the nation's largest teachers» union and one of the most politically powerful special interests in history, isn't really about educational effectiveness after all, and that the Democrat Congress is in the pockets of the NEA?

Following the submission today of the NASUWT response to the Department for Education consultation on «Proposed Increases to Contributions for Members of the Teachers» Pension Scheme», Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The Coalition Government should tell the public the truth about why it is seeking to raid the pensions of millions of ordinary public service workers and why it is taxing public sector workers who are acting responsibly by trying to save for their retTeachers» Pension Scheme», Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «The Coalition Government should tell the public the truth about why it is seeking to raid the pensions of millions of ordinary public service workers and why it is taxing public sector workers who are acting responsibly by trying to save for their retteachers» union in the UK, said: «The Coalition Government should tell the public the truth about why it is seeking to raid the pensions of millions of ordinary public service workers and why it is taxing public sector workers who are acting responsibly by trying to save for their retirement.

Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, has responded to the Chief Inspector's comments about the standards of education in schools in Liverpool and Manchester.

But although Cuomo has railed against he belief that the public education system has grown to become more about protecting the administrative bureaucracy and less about educating kids, the focus of his wrath has been the teachers unions and not — so far, anyway — superintendents, who I'm sure are breathing a sigh of relief.

In response to a question from a delegate about the Chicago Teachers Union strike, which led to a successful contract, and the UFT's current, long - running contract battle, Mulgrew contrasted the circumstances faced by educators in Chicago and New York City.

WFP, the major health - care union SEIU 1199, teachers unions, and hospitals spent about $ 15 million on campaigns and lobbying in 2008.

Multiple area elementary schools are being considered for closure and new teachers with less union seniority are again nervous about whether they will have jobs next fall.

Khan will speak about his experiences at the Show Racism the Red Card launch alongside QPR captain Clint Hill, Unison general secretary Dave Prentis and National Union of Teachers» head, Christine Blower.

If Paterson is serious about salvaging the state's budget, and his own reelection chances, here are a few things he can do: Confront the health - care and teachers» unions by name.

WAMC's David Guistina talks with Mike Spain, associate editor of the Times Union about a charter school proposal that would allow uncredited teachers to work, and a push to sue pharmaceutical companies that produce opioids.

parents, students, teachers and other district workers rallied Tuesday morning to counter the U.S. education secretary's recent testimony about public schools.Local teachers union president Annie Irvine...

At nearly the same time, about a thousand members of the city teachers union arrived in Albany to rally for more education aid and against Cuomo's plans, which include tougher teacher evaluations and more charter schools.

A Bronx charter school dedicated to educating students about social justice and the law fired 11 of its 15 teachers with no notice last month — including eight who were trying to bargain a union contract with management.

The NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, is marking Workers» Memorial Day today (Tuesday) by highlighting the continuing concerns about the Coalition Government's approach to health and safety, in particular its failure to address the hidden killer in our schools - asbestos.

Speaking of Napolean, we haven't heard much from Andy these days about unions and teachers as special interests.

Commenting on the statement by the Secretary of State for Education setting out proposals to reform the system of primary assessment, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT - The Teachers» Union, said: «It is important to recognise, and as the NASUWT has stated consistently, that many of the concerns expressed about statutory primary assessment are the direct result of their use in the current high stakes school accountability regime.

Since he made those comments during an interview with the Daily News editorial board, Cuomo has reiterated his intentions to battle unions over education reforms, most recently with a letter he sent to state education officials outlining what appeared to be his second - term schools agenda, including questions about firing teachers, extending the probationary period before tenure and boosting the charter school sector.

Leadership in both houses of the state Legislature support a two - year moratorium on using Common Core - aligned test scores to evaluate teachers and principals or to make decisions about student placement or promotion, a plan supported by teachers» unions.

Preliminary results of a new statewide evaluation system for teachers suggest that educators and their unions have little to worry about.

Beginning at 9:00 pm host Gary Axelbank will talk with Peter Murphy, the Policy Director of the New York Charter School Association, and Dr. Jessica Shiller of the Department of Middle and High School Education at Lehman College about student performance, a cap on the number of charter schools, funding, teacher's union issues, and more.

Exactly — I support collective bargaining by workers but as a parent I find very little to admire about the teachers union and its tactics.

Even on teacher evaluations, which Cuomo backed three years ago, he's talking with unions and lawmakers behind the scenes about a possible overhaul.

And yet there you stand, arm in arm with union bosses and — quelle horreur — Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, all in an effort to hide vital information about teacher performance from parents and the publAnd yet there you stand, arm in arm with union bosses and — quelle horreur — Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, all in an effort to hide vital information about teacher performance from parents and the publand — quelle horreur — Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, all in an effort to hide vital information about teacher performance from parents and the publand the public.

@blip I've talked with a tenured teacher active in the local union, and their opinion seemed to be tenured teachers would not be fired for anything cops wouldn't be called about.

Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «Schools are communities that work together each and every day to teach the next generation to think carefully and critically about discrimination and to empathise with other human beings.&rUnion of Teachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «Schools are communities that work together each and every day to teach the next generation to think carefully and critically about discrimination and to empathise with other human beingsTeachers, the largest teachers» union, said: «Schools are communities that work together each and every day to teach the next generation to think carefully and critically about discrimination and to empathise with other human beingsteachers» union, said: «Schools are communities that work together each and every day to teach the next generation to think carefully and critically about discrimination and to empathise with other human beings.&runion, said: «Schools are communities that work together each and every day to teach the next generation to think carefully and critically about discrimination and to empathise with other human beings.»

We all know about the greed and lobbying strength of big business, but the same can be said for the state teachers union and other powerful public labor unions.

In Part 1 of his weekly «Mondays with the Mayor» interview on NY1, Mayor de Blasio talks to Errol Louis about a proposal on the Upper West Side to desegregate middle schools, and why he is at odds with the teacher's union over how to give teachers paid time off for parental leave.

Teachers and labor unions gave him about $ 225,000.

ALBANY — Pro-charter school education reformers and the real estate industry emerged as the big winners Tuesday night when New York voters elected a majority of Republicans to the State Senate, leaving teachers» unions and tenants» rights advocates worried about what the next two years will bring.

«It's about the students, and somebody has to stand up for the students against the teachers union when their interests hurts the students,» Cuomo said.

The governor did not mention charter schools, but Cuomo took a shot at teachers and their unions, who he's been at odds with over school policy, saying the teacher's fight is not about education.

In the many responses to Gov. Cuomo's efforts to introduce formal and public teacher evaluation, teachers, union leaders and educational leaders have offered little but delaying tactics, such as more study is needed or how about conducting small trials.

The state has recently sacked about 22, 000 primary school teachers over poor performance, generating protest and strike by the Nigeria Union of Tteachers over poor performance, generating protest and strike by the Nigeria Union of TeachersTeachers.

WAMC's David Guistina talks with Mike Spain of the Times Union about an arrest of a former college student who threatened to commit a mass shooting at an unknown elementary school and a group to review teacher ratings system used by the New York State Board of Regents.

Teachers are increasingly frustrated that district and union leaders can not reach a new agreement to replace their long - expired contract.Business officials consider the city school district the greatest obstacle to the region's economic development.Political leaders are worried as well about the direction of the still - struggling city schools.Throughout the city, stakeholde...

John Caulfield, president of Levittown United Teachers, a union with about 845 members, said he will be there and he expects a good turnout of parents and tTeachers, a union with about 845 members, said he will be there and he expects a good turnout of parents and teachersteachers.

But he grew feisty when he spoke about his anger toward other school board members, the superintendent of the Buffalo school district, Dr. Kriner Cash and the President of the teachers union, Phil Rumore, and what he said was their «scheming» that led to a «rigged» teacher contract that he Paladino believed would drain the districts reserves and plunge it further into debt.

Unfortunately, the headlines have too often been about the proposed teacher evaluations and conflicts with teachers unions and the education bureaucracy.

Moskowitz also spoke about the perceived failings of the public school system, saying even the most talented teachers «are really working with their hands tied behind their backs and their feet tied together,» due to teachers» union restrictions.

Dr. Tisch said she believed that the anger about the standards was stoked by the state teachers» union, which fought the evaluation system, and noted that most of those who opted out came from wealthier suburban districts.

Elia says her style will be «collaborative», and she says she will work with the teachers and their union and seek their input designing the tests, which will be administered by a new company, Questar, after the state severed it's ties with another company after criticism about the process.