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Agreement Reached on Teacher Evaluation Measures

The new evaluations allow up to 40 percent of teacher annual reviews to be based on students'…

Government May 17, 2011 at 03:56 pm

New Teacher Evaluation System on its Way Down From Albany

New teacher evaluations definitely are coming, but union reps and state agencies are still…

Government April 20, 2011 at 10:06 am

State Ed Official Could Set Teacher Evaluation System By…

The state will step in if the mayor and the union have not reached an agreement.

Government February 21, 2013 at 08:42 pm

Bed-Stuy Responds to Controversial Teacher Ratings Released…

Some Bed-Stuy parents are breathing a sigh of relief, while public school administrators are…

Schools February 24, 2012 at 04:53 pm

State: Teacher Evaluations Will be Set by June 1

With still no deal on how teachers will be evaluated, the state will step in and decide

Top News May 9, 2013 at 09:34 am

Teacher Evaluations: New Deadline; More Money at Stake

Governor Cuomo extends the deadline, puts an additional $224 million on the table to coax deal

Government January 29, 2013 at 12:19 am

No Set Standards for Teacher Grading Worries Educators

Teachers in the same school settings in different districts could receive different grades,…

Schools September 10, 2012 at 03:00 pm

Gov. Cuomo Readies to Take Over Teacher Evaluation…

Unless an agreement is reached between the City and the UFT soon, the governor plans to…

Government January 31, 2013 at 04:34 pm

Deadline Approaching on Teacher Evaluation System, or $300…

The City and the teacher's union are hammering out the finer details on an agreement, but some…

Government December 3, 2012 at 06:47 pm

Judge Blocks $260M In Cuts from DOE Budget: Report

City law officials say they are considering legal options in response to ruling.

Government March 6, 2013 at 02:08 pm

Teacher Evaluations: Still, no Deal!

Talks between Bloomberg and Mulgrew fell apart before the Thursday night deadline; could cost…

Top News January 18, 2013 at 04:39 pm

Judge to Rule Any Day Whether Teacher Report Cards Should Be…

Teachers, administrators and parents await a ruling that will make elementary school teacher…

Schools January 7, 2011 at 02:31 pm

0 Recommend Kaia Zawadi

Reevaluating the Way NYC Certifies Teachers

More emphasis will be placed on actual classroom performance

Schools August 5, 2012 at 12:53 pm

Parents Happier with Schools than Teachers, Says Survey

Almost a million New York City teachers, parents and students were asked to rate their…

Schools July 23, 2012 at 02:42 pm

Gassaway on City's New Plan for Failing Schools: "I'm Not…

State Education Commissioner John King signs off on mayor's new Turnaround plan, which…

Government January 19, 2012 at 09:04 pm

0 Recommend Rachel Signer

Bed-Stuy Residents Divided Over Teacher "Last-In, First-Out"…

Some locals are concerned about Bloomberg's merit-based system for teachers, while others…

Government February 25, 2011 at 10:54 am

Chancellor Walcott Says School Programs Will Be Cut If New…

Walcott says that more than $250 million in state aid is on the line.

Government December 6, 2012 at 06:14 pm

Bedford-Stuyvesant Putting Students First

StudentsFirst, the national organization started by Michelle Rhee, is working to build its…

Schools March 1, 2013 at 03:02 pm

0 Recommend Reginald Richardson

Why The "Last-Hired/First-Fired" Provisions Are Complicated

Complex thinking is needed to develop a fair measure of what constitutes “best.”

Schools March 6, 2011 at 10:26 pm

Why is UFT Against Bonuses for Exemplary Teachers?

Bloomberg proposes to give $20,000 bonuses to high-performing NYC teachers? The UFT is against…

Government July 31, 2012 at 05:29 pm

Gassaway Rejects Restart Model And Possibly Millions in…

BGHS Principal Bernard Gassaway says current funding model will do little to improve his…

Schools June 1, 2011 at 12:18 am

Union-Led Charter School's Future Bleak

The first charter school led by the teachers union could close in February after scoring low…

Schools October 10, 2012 at 05:21 pm

0 Recommend Elizabeth Hampton

Connecting The Community Through Education

One of the most critical underpinnings for teaching and learning is the connection you have…

Top News August 12, 2012 at 04:01 pm

0 Recommend Kersha Smith

Bed-Stuy Teachers and Students React to Elimination of…

Bed-Stuy teachers and students respond to a decision by the New York State Board of Regents to…

Schools June 20, 2011 at 08:41 pm

January Regents Back in Effect for 2012 in NYC

Mayor's office launched fundraising campaign, raised $1.5 million to restore January regents

Schools August 4, 2011 at 07:42 am

State Assembly Approves $135B Budget: Report

Plan includes aid for schools, minimum wage increase and tax rebate for the middle class.

Government March 29, 2013 at 04:23 pm

Bloomberg Calls On State To Take Up Large Soda Ban

The mayor calls on Cuomo to initiate a ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces.

Government February 26, 2013 at 03:31 pm

0 Recommend Elizabeth Hampton

As Special Education Class Sizes Increase, Community Members…

Community members, teachers and advocates express concern after changes to the Fair Student…

Government June 8, 2011 at 11:17 am

VIDEO: PEP, Parents and Pandemonium!

Final decision: The DOE will shutter 23 more failing schools

Top News February 10, 2012 at 08:09 pm