Sentences with phrase «supporting city teachers»

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program that lets kids and their adult caregivers learn about the park first hand by using fun, self - guided worksheets; the NewYork Historical Society, where she developed curriculum guides to help classroom teachers incorporate primary sources into their instruction; the American Museum of Natural History, where she developed a series of teacher guides for the Moveable Museum exhibits and several temporary museum exhibits; and MOUSE, a New York City based non-profit organization that works to train middle and high school students to initiate and manage technology help desks, where she developed curriculum and educational support materials for students, faculty advisors, and MOUSE trainers.

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City - wide, tuition - free and universal Pre-K staffed by teachers paid and supported on par with Portland's K - 12 teachers.

Nearly 3,000 union delegates for New York State United Teachers voted this weekend to oust president Richard Iannuzzi, electing instead a slate of challengers supported by New York City's United Federation of Teachers.

Teachers» unions and Democrats who dominate the Assembly were pleased to beat back the tax credit, while the religious organizations and charter school advocates who supported the measure were tided over with money and changes that will allow more charter schools to open in New York City.

In 2003, a proposal to exempt small city school districts from constitutional debt limits failed, despite support from the influential teachers union.

King and New York State United Teachers president Richard Iannuzzi, whose union represents districts outside the city, also voiced support for Cuomo's involvement on upstate's «Capitol Pressroom» radio show.

NYSUT and their city partners at the United Federation of Teachers have supported Senate Democratic candidates politically and spent heavily last year on behalf of challengers and freshman candidates.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's reelection bid got a boost from the city's teacher's union, the UFT, which praised the mayor for his support of public education.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew on March 16 urged City Council members to put additional money in next year's city budget to support the programs that help teachers help students: Community Learning Schools, the Positive Learning Collaborative and Teacher's ChoCity Council members to put additional money in next year's city budget to support the programs that help teachers help students: Community Learning Schools, the Positive Learning Collaborative and Teacher's Chocity budget to support the programs that help teachers help students: Community Learning Schools, the Positive Learning Collaborative and Teacher's Choice.

Mulgrew welcomed the Council's support in two statewide initiatives: lobbying Albany to increase state aid in light of the $ 2 billion the state owes New York City public schools as a result of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity court settlement, and supporting full funding for Teacher Centers.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chandra M. Hayslett, Communications Director [email protected] 212-257-4350 New Yorkers Overwhelmingly Want Deal on New Teacher Evaluation System New Poll Shows Robust and Resilient Support; No Excuse Seen for Losing $ 300 million New York (Nov. 29, 2012)-- A new teacher evaluation system that would ensure that New York City received $ 300 million in additional State education funding enjoys overwhelming support among City voters in general and parents in particular, according to a new poll released today by StudentsFirstNY, the education reform advocacy group, and conducted by Anzalone Liszt ReTeacher Evaluation System New Poll Shows Robust and Resilient Support; No Excuse Seen for Losing $ 300 million New York (Nov. 29, 2012)-- A new teacher evaluation system that would ensure that New York City received $ 300 million in additional State education funding enjoys overwhelming support among City voters in general and parents in particular, according to a new poll released today by StudentsFirstNY, the education reform advocacy group, and conducted by Anzalone Liszt ReSupport; No Excuse Seen for Losing $ 300 million New York (Nov. 29, 2012)-- A new teacher evaluation system that would ensure that New York City received $ 300 million in additional State education funding enjoys overwhelming support among City voters in general and parents in particular, according to a new poll released today by StudentsFirstNY, the education reform advocacy group, and conducted by Anzalone Liszt Reteacher evaluation system that would ensure that New York City received $ 300 million in additional State education funding enjoys overwhelming support among City voters in general and parents in particular, according to a new poll released today by StudentsFirstNY, the education reform advocacy group, and conducted by Anzalone Liszt Resupport among City voters in general and parents in particular, according to a new poll released today by StudentsFirstNY, the education reform advocacy group, and conducted by Anzalone Liszt Research.

A new teacher evaluation system that would ensure that New York City received $ 300 million in additional State education funding enjoys overwhelming support among City voters in general and parents in particular.

An English language learners pilot program in New York City and the Hudson Valley will receive $ 500,000 to assist teachers to become dual - certified and provide professional development support.

City teachers union president Michael Mulgrew said Saturday that he supports mayoral control of the schools but with some modifications.

In 2015, the awards will include the «Inspire Award» for city school teachers, with a $ 200 prize, and additional awards drawn from the categories of business, volunteers and making a difference — all focused on support for city students.

He said 100 % of teachers in the city school district support a better use of time in school.

New York City Council members attending the UFT's May 3 legislative breakfast heard why it's important to continue supporting five of the UFT's signature programs: Teacher's Choice, the Community Learning Schools Initiative, the Positive Learning Collaborative, the BRAVE anti-bullying program and the Dial - a-Teacher homework helpline.

The big - money free - for - all is pitting New York City real state, business, and charter school interests — which support the Republicans — against the teachers unions and other liberal activists backing the Dems.

September 1, 2010 If an RCSD teacher ever feels alone in his or her good work, he or she need only attend REF's Partnership Awards Dinner to understand the depth and breadth of the partnerships supporting city school students.

This is supported thanks to city school music teachers raising funds through wonderful musical concerts during the year and REF contributors.

City Councilman John Liu (D - Flushing) received the support of two major unions in his bid for comptroller this week: the United Federation of Teachers and the Uniformed Firefighters Association.

According to the mayor, the state budget reduced education spending next year by $ 1.2 billion, while the city also lost $ 850 million in federal stimulus money that's used to support teachers» salaries.

July 28, 2009 If an RCSD teacher ever feels alone in his or her good work, he or she need only attend REF's Partnership Awards Dinner to understand the depth and breadth of the partnerships supporting city school students.

Through a collaborative effort with city school teachers, funds are raised through wonderful music concerts to support summer lessons for students at Hochstein School of Music and the Eastman Community Music.

A $ 15 an hour minimum wage, health care for all, increased funding for mass transit, support for teachers and other union members, stronger rent control and reversing income inequality are just a few of the way I will help city residents if elected governor of New York.

Weingarten, former president of New York City's United Federation of Teachers, voiced a last - minute robocall supporting current lieutenant governor Hochul last September when the former Buffalo congresswoman faced what appeared to be a serious challenge from an anti-Cuomo insurgent candidate, Tim Wu, in the Democratic primary.

And one of City Hall's most reliable and influential allies — the United Federation of Teachers — shied away from the fight again this year since the union is one of the very groups that does not support the current system.

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña applaudedTuesday's full ratification of a United Federation of Teachers contract, which will usher in reforms that transform New York City schools and support the teaching profession — and do so within the City's commitment to fiscal responsibility.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew on March 16 urged Council members to put additional money in next year's city budget to support the programs that help teachers help students: Community Learning Schools, the Positive Learning Collaborative and Teacher's Choice.

Four - out - of - five New York City voters (80 %) support a new teacher evaluation system based on both classroom observations and test scores, with 56 % supporting such a system strongly.

Most of its muscle went into flyers, mailers and rallies that garnered attention even outside of the city and that won the support of suburban teacher unions.

In an unusual move, the United Federation of Teachers has backed City Councilwoman Helen Sears (D - Jackson Heights) in her bid for re-election after throwing their support behind Jackson Heights teacher Daniel Dromm when he announced his candidacy last year.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The city teachers union won't consider supporting the mayoral candidate whose campaign is built around schools.

Mulgrew and American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten stopped by several rallies and City Hall for a show of support for City Councilman Danny Dromm (D - Queens), chairman of the Education Committee.

The IDC resolution also supports the creation of a state DREAM Act that would give the college kids of undocumented immigrants access to state tuition assistance programs, funding for teacher centers, and Cuomo's push to spend up to $ 1 million on a memorial in New York City honoring «all victims of hate, intolerance, and violence» in the wake of a club shooting in Orlando last year.

StudentsFirstNY, a group that promotes charter schools, stricter teacher evaluations and changes to teacher tenure, has spent more than $ 500,000 to run its own advertisements in New York City and Albany supporting Mr. Cuomo's plans.

To that end, he supports the city's universal pre-K plan, but also said schools in low - income neighborhoods need additional resources and better management, as well as better parent - teacher interaction.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew said the governor's move will ensure that the DOE will implement a new teacher evaluation and support system by this September and New York City schools will not risk further loss of state money.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew said that the DOE was not doing enough to support new teachers in response to the DOE's announcement that just 55 percent of eligible New York City public school teachers received tenure last year.

The UFT, which represents teachers at three Victory charter schools in New York City, has cited Victory management at the New York State Public Employment Relations Board for firing educators for union activity, coercing employees to withdraw their union support and discriminating against employees who are union supporters.

Even if New York City meets such an ambitious goal, it will probably need outside support for teachers to remain computer literate.

Park City Municipal Corporation has supported community programming during the Sundance Film Festival for more than a decade, including the Student Screening program and Filmmakers in the Classroom for Park City students and teachers.

«Incentives to work in low - performing schools are not the sole answer — too often, it's large class sizes, poor working conditions, and a lack of support from administrators that drives teachers away from high - poverty rural and inner - city schools,» she said.

We also find that the crisis was certainly not due to excessive spending relative to that of surrounding districts (see sidebar titled Philadelphia Support for Education for details on city support, charter school enrollments, district spending, and teacher salSupport for Education for details on city support, charter school enrollments, district spending, and teacher salsupport, charter school enrollments, district spending, and teacher salaries).

The Gijón SmartKids program is developed by CTIC with the support of the City of Gijón, where teachers and innovative companies collaborate.

The formation last week of a support and advocacy group for homosexual teachers in Utah capped a series of protests over the Salt Lake City school board's ban on extracurricular clubs.

UEI undertakes rigorous applied research to inform practitioners and policymakers; develops innovative programs to train and support urban teachers and leaders; designs and operates exemplary preK — 12 schools on Chicago's South Side; and builds and disseminates scalable tools and models to improve urban schools nationwide, including in Newark, N.J; New York City; Washington, D.C.; New Orleans; Kansas City, Mo.; St. Louis; and Baltimore.

In Indianapolis, the local nonprofit The Mind Trust recently analyzed projected teacher needs across the city's charter sector and plans to use the data to inform the way it supports schools of all kinds.

Icahn also works with the New York City Mathematics Project, a program sponsored by Lehman College through which veteran retired math teachers offer in - class support and serve as consultants.