Sentences with phrase «leading teachers union»

In 2004, Rod Paige, then George W. Bush's secretary of education, called the country's leading teachers union a «terrorist organization.»

Upon further review, the state's leading teachers union still opposes Gov. Andrew Cuomo's education reform agenda.

But the state's leading teachers union isn't backing off its criticism of the way teacher ratings are done in conjunction with the new Common Core curriculum and standards.

- Maffei's campaign received a $ 5,000 donation from American Federation of Teachers, a leading teachers union.

Moreover Obama already enjoys the endorsement of the nation's two leading teacher unions, the AFT and the NEA.

He is backed by the Legislature, the State Board of Education (whose members he appoints), as well as other key education constituencies such as the state's leading teachers unions and professional organizations representing school administrators and school board members.

James Encinas teaches fourth grade at Westminster Avenue Elementary School; Kyle Hunsberger teaches math at Cochran Middle School; Michael Stryer, a former Fairfax High School social studies teacher, leads teacher union reform efforts at Future is Now Schools

Well according to documents recently uncovered by the74million.org, this scenario is actually a reality for some or the nation's leading teacher union leaders.

The differences have led teachers unions to demand assessments they say will allow them a fair shot at the highest ratings, which bring bigger pay increases and bonuses from the state.

Not exact matches

(a teacher that gained their education in a leftist led academic environment and a teacher in a lefties led union, a union with an agenda).

Led by the Leading Association for Catering in Education (LACA), the group consists of chefs, caterers, Unions, head teachers, campaigners and People 1st.

«The Assembly - led legislation in 2010 protected the teachers union at the expense of the students and instituted a system that was destined to fail,» Cuomo said.

The Assembly - led legislation in 2010 protected the teachers union at the expense of the students and instituted a system that was destined to fail.»

Further proof of my assertion not long ago that education is developing into a serious sticking point between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver came in the form of a statement from the governor that blames «Assembly - led» legislation passed in 2010 for the current fight between the teachers unions and school districts over the creation of teacher evaluation systems.

The NASUWT is pleased to formally announce the re-election of Chris Keates as General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest and the leading union representing teachers in the UK.

As the John Mahama - led administration's tenure ends on January 7, some teacher unions have expressed their disappointment about the outgoing administration's handling of the various teacher related issues that came up within the period.

The policy proposals have led to considerable consternation from the state's teachers unions, who have ratcheted up their rhetoric in recent weeks claiming the governor is pursuing anti-teacher policies.

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.

Her schools have endured scathing reports on disciplinary procedures and attacks from teachers» unions and rival charters, noting that Success Academies rarely refill the seats of students who drop out or are expelled, leading to far smaller class sizes.

Additionally, in the weeks leading up to the election, the powerful New York State United Teachers union's political action committee spent more than $ 78,000 on mail and advertising for Doran, according to the state Board of Elections.

Cuomo has been pushing for such a tax ceiling since his campaign, and the Assembly had been seen as one of his most challenging hurdles, since the New York City Democrats that lead the body have close ties to teachers» unions, which have opposed the cap.

Radford said it was his participation on the task force that led him to conclude that many of the voices of the opt - out movement were reflective of the teachers unions through parents who are also teachers, but the voice of parents who were not teachers seemed to be missing from the conversation, he said.

As president of New York State United Teachers — a union whose 600,000 - plus membership is more than 70 percent women — I am proud to be leading a steering committee that is exploring issues of particular importance to women in today's society — issues like the minimum wage, child care and paid family leave.

Opposition to the new standards — which establish guidelines for what students should learn in math and English in each grade — has been led nationally by both conservative Republicans and tea party leaders and by teachers unions, which tend to lean left.

The statewide teachers union, NYSUT, whose political influence is strongest in the Democratic - led Assembly, has railed against the new evaluation law and how it is tied to teacher tenure.

The NYC teachers union piled on as American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten blasted Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education, Betsy DeVos, whose confirmation hearing will be tteachers union piled on as American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten blasted Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education, Betsy DeVos, whose confirmation hearing will be tTeachers president Randi Weingarten blasted Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education, Betsy DeVos, whose confirmation hearing will be tomorrow.

Kink, who led the Democrats» policy office, will head the Strong Economy for All Coalition, which, according to a recent Times report, will soon open with a $ 5 million budget, backed by SEIU / 1199, the powerful health care workers» union, and the UFT, the New York City teachers union.

Some advocates on both sides have been calling for the two issues to be uncoupled, even though doing do would almost certainly weaken the chances of either passing before the 2015 session ends, thanks to the Senate GOP's staunch opposition to the DREAM Act and the Assembly Democrats» general dislike (following the teachers unions's lead) of the tax credit.

Commenting on Prime Minister Teresa May's speech to the Conservative Party Conference today, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, said: «We welcome the fact that the Prime Minister clearly recognises that the education, social and economic policies of her predecessor have led to inequality across education and other public services.

National Union of Teachers (NUT) general secretary Steve Sinnot said the London bombings had «triggered rightly a «reflection on how society can tackle ideologies which lead to terrorism».

Commenting on the publication by the Department for Education of School Workforce statistical data on headteachers» salaries, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, said: «Headteachers and other school leaders have an important and critical job to do in leading and managing teaching and learning in schools.

The lawmakers, concerned with a backlash not just from the teachers but in some cases from vocal parent - constituents, appear to have followed the union's lead: The moratorium, which has been a major legislative priority of New York State United Teachers, would essentially hold harmless teachers, principals and students from low test scores on Common Core - aligned exams for twteachers but in some cases from vocal parent - constituents, appear to have followed the union's lead: The moratorium, which has been a major legislative priority of New York State United Teachers, would essentially hold harmless teachers, principals and students from low test scores on Common Core - aligned exams for twTeachers, would essentially hold harmless teachers, principals and students from low test scores on Common Core - aligned exams for twteachers, principals and students from low test scores on Common Core - aligned exams for two years.

WAMC, its generous listeners and the union I lead — New York State United Teachers — partnered this summer to provide free backpacks, books and school supplies for the needy students who attend Schuyler.

«He did anything but help the public education system,» says Florida Education Association Joanne McCall, who leads the state's largest teachers union.

Some parents, advocates and teachers unions have staunchly opposed the co-locations, which they say could lead to over-crowing and an unequal distribution of resources.

The measure passed the Republican - led Senate last session but failed in the Assembly, whose majority Democrats are backed by teachers unions that vehemently oppose the credit.

His announcement drew a rare public critique from the city teachers union, which said it would lead to more classroom disruption and the department didn't provide...

Hawkins was polling 9 % statewide even before a widely - praised debate performance, and has earned endorsements from a spectrum of people and organizations, including Ralph Nader, Seattle socialist city council member Kshama Sawant, education analyst Diane Ravitch, and former Mobil Oil VP - turned - renewable energy activist Lou Allstadt; as well as Albany weekly paper Metroland, 6 teachers» unions, 6 Democratic Party clubs, Socialist Alternative, and a number of groups leading the fight against school privatization, such as United Opt Out and the New York Badass Teacher Association.

• Unions representing headteachers have warned the government it could face major difficulties introducing performance - related pay for all teachers, noting, for example, that pay rises for some would lead to pay cuts or redundancy for others.

Sensing a limited window of opportunity, a number of special interests are investing heavily in the Senate battle, with charter school advocates and real estate interests backing the Republicans, and teachers» unions, tenant advocates and social progressives — led by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio — siding with the Democrats.

The teachers union has spent over $ 4 million on political campaigns and is running ads, in the days leading up to the State of the State, urging Cuomo not to «settle political scores.»

That leaves Rumore well aware that some people want him out of the job, if for no other reason than so they can step in and lead the state's second - largest — and politically influential — teachers union.

Champagne corks popped in Albany yesterday as top state education officials declaimed a new deal with the unions that they said will lead to better teachers, a greater shot at federal funds for New York and possibly a hike in the charter - school cap.

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.

While the reform alliance provided data showing trial lawyers» campaign contributions were tops among influence blocs, the New York Public Interest Research Group put teacher unions far in the lead in combined lobbying and campaign donations.

The drama has even led to proxy fights between the police unions and United Federation of Teachers — which took the first major contract with the city, setting a precedent for all other unions that uniformed unions have rejected because it contains some years without raises.

Mr. Cuomo is quite likely to face resistance to some of his priorities from the Democratic - led Assembly, which tends to side with the teachers» union, while getting support from the Senate, where Republicans are in control.

In addition to enacting the voucher program, the conservative - led board ended the district's collective bargaining agreement with the local teachers union and set up a performance - based salary schedule for teachers.

The tests — required as part of this year's new teacher evaluations — inspired a boycott at one school and a union - led drive to ban standardized tests for pre-kindergarten through second grade.

UFT President Mulgrew said the union hopes the governor's assistance «will lead to an evaluation system that helps teachers get better throughout their career, offers help and a process to remove teachers who are not successful in the difficult job of teaching, and is done fairly.»