But de Blasio's decision to further reduce suspensions by outlawing them completely for kids in
kindergarten through second grade drew criticism from the presidents of both the city teachers union and the principals union.
Not exact matches
New York City officials on Thursday said suspension shouldn't be used as a disciplinary measure for children in
kindergarten through second grade, a proposal that
drew criticism from the teachers union, which said it would lead to increased classroom disruption.
The latest battle, over Hua Mei and Hanyu International — which would start in 2012 with 200
kindergarten through second -
grade students
drawn from Millburn, Maplewood, Livingston, South Orange, West Orange and Union — has divided neighbors and has spurred calls for legislation to require voter approval to open charters.