Sentences with phrase «other teacher union officials»

He has called public education advocate Diane Ravitch a racist on dozens of occasions and has made similar statements about AFT President Randi Weingarten and other teacher union officials.

Not exact matches

The influential NYC principals union endorsed Mayor Bill de Blasio for reelection last night, joining the teachers union and a host of other labor groups supporting the worker - friendly mayor, campaign officials said.

9 CCD Councilman Bill Perkins, who won this seat in a Special Election earlier has a rematch with some of his earlier opponents & some others — District Leader Cordell Cleare, union official Marvin Holland, lawyer Pierre Gooding, teacher Tyson - Lord Gray, Marvin Spruill, Dianne Mack & Julius Tajiddin.

Among those pushing for Paladino's removal are the state teachers union and several other elected officials who have been at odds with the Buffalo developer.

At the moment, the New York State United Teachers Union and other top officials in teacher labor groups spoke highly of Elia.

A statement from the teachers union, New York State United Teachers, commended Elia and the other education officials for «showing a commitment» to fixing the teachers union, New York State United Teachers, commended Elia and the other education officials for «showing a commitment» to fixing the Teachers, commended Elia and the other education officials for «showing a commitment» to fixing the problem.

Bailey has secured the endorsements of many of the unions that loom large in New York City politics — 32BJ and 1199 SEIU, New York State United Teachers and New York State Association of Nurses, among others — as well as Bronx officials like Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Hassell - Thompson.

Homeowners and elected officials are obviously in favor of the cap, but school officials, teachers unions and others involved with public education are claiming that the inability to raise taxes by even a modest amount could mean cuts in the classroom.

Homeowners and elected officials are obviously in favor of the cap, but school officials, teachers unions and others involved with public education are... [Read more...]

Monday's hearing at the Legislative Office Building in downtown Albany is expected to include testimony from the chancellor of the City University of New York, Matthew Goldstein; state Education Commissioner John B. King Jr.; State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, leaders of the teachers union and other officials.

Like many other unions and elected officials, the teachers union backed Mr. Rangel two years ago when he barely fended off Mr. Espaillat.

Join this NYC parent and others in urging city officials and the teachers» union to come to an agreement on a new teacher evaluation system.

It, frankly, is a disaster across the board and it's pretty rare when you get parents, you get students, you get school boards, and you get government officials lining up with teachers unions and others to say, «we just need to admit this is a abject failure,»» said Republican Congressmen Chris Collins.

It, frankly, is a disaster across the board and it's pretty rare when you get parents, you get students, you get school boards, and you get government officials lining up with teachers unions and others to say, «we just need to admit this is a abject failure,»» said Rep. Chris Collins, a Republican from western New York.

A statement from the teachers union, New York State United Teachers, commends Elia and the other education officials for «showing a commitment» to fixing the teachers union, New York State United Teachers, commends Elia and the other education officials for «showing a commitment» to fixing the Teachers, commends Elia and the other education officials for «showing a commitment» to fixing the problem.

The state's announcement emphasized that teachers will play a significant role in developing the tests, which union officials and other education groups praised.

That means lobbying efforts on behalf of the precollegiate community — teachers» unions, principals, school board members, superintendents, state officials, and others — are about to enter a new and more dynamic phase.

Charter schools draw fire from teachers» unions and other education groups, who say taxpayer money should be spent to fix traditional public education system rather than creating schools that have less oversight from state and local officials.

The Baltimore Teachers Union is urging the city to close down all schools until officials get a handle on heating problems that have already closed some buildings and left children shivering in others.

And while the teachers union has been careful not to claim the scalps of Fenty and his schools chancellor, Michelle Rhee, the election may serve as a political shot across the bows of other urban officials considering similar policies.

PURE and More Than a Score joined with the ACLU of Illinois, Parents 4 Teachers, Raise Your Hand Illinois, the Chicago Teachers» Union, the CReATE organization of university researchers, and the national group EPIC, to educate parents and others about this move, and to share our concerns with Chicago Public Schools and school board officials.

Elected officials, the courts and John Q. Public are supporting worker freedom these days; teachers unions and other public employee unions are on the run.

In New York and in other locations around the country, the teacher unions have put state and local officials on notice that attempts to punish teachers for speaking honestly about the testing scheme will be met with the full resources of the union.

The state process involving school districts developing new teacher evaluation plans is more fluid than it originally appeared, based on extensive discussion on Monday, February 4, among State Department of Education officials, union leaders, school superintendents, principals, and other stakeholders.