Wouldn't we be in a better position to negotiate health care if UFT Unity had not literally given away billions, and much of our bargaining power? open.substack.com/pub/arthurgold…

Missing data: The preliminary NYC math and reading scores for grades 3 to 8 released last week do not include results for English Language Learners (ELLs) as those scores are “still being verified,” NYC DOE records note. When included, the final results may differ.

Education Department approves all requests to extend ESSER spending deadlines for another 14 months k12dive.com/news/school-co…

Join #TalkOutofSchool Sun 8/25 at 7PM on WBAI New York at 99.5 FM, streaming at wbai.org 99.5 FM. We discuss impact of private equity on educator pensions & our healthcare in part 2 interview w/Chicago educator & writer, Jim Vail Jim Vail. Also update on how AFT is dealing with it. Listen wbai.org

.Adrienne Adams has blocked our legislation to protect NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees. Let's talk ethics, morals, policy. New York City Council Keith Powers There needs to be an ethics investigation to what is being done to us.

New: NYC DOE gave teachers strict guidelines to implement the Illustrative Math curriculum coming to high schools and middle schools citywide this fall -- leaving them with virtually zero flexibility. The guidelines include a list of "DON'Ts" and "NEVER do"s.

The 2024 Labor Power 100 cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20… via City & State NY Number 25…Marianne Pizzitola deserves all the thanks in the world for supporting our retirees and active members of all nyc unions.

Ha. Because everyone knows CVS Pharmacy Express Scripts by Evernorth OptumRx perjured themselves! So they are given to 9-11 to correct their statements or potentially go to jail. Not everyone is lucky to have that chance & don’t think they should right Mark Cuban oversight.house.gov/release/chairm… #greed

Tonight's #TalkoutofSchool @wbai at 7 PM EST - Problems with @nycschools PreK/3K re funding, excessive data collection, & scripted "Creative Curriculum" Join us!

Happy #LaborDay from us here at NYSUT! We hope you enjoy this Labor Day as we come together to celebrate the work of labor! #unionstrong

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Latest #TalkoutofSchool: Issues plaguing NYC's PreK program including inadequate & delayed payments to CBOs, excessive student data collection, & rigidly scripted curriculum w/too little time for play. talk-out-of-school.simplecast.com/episodes/probl…

The City's decision to subject additional families to the 60-day shelter limit will be extraordinarily destabilizing for students, families, and school communities. Join us tomorrow morning.

Someone should point out that there's not a single new Bronx school specified in the new 5-yr capital plan. cc Tom Sheppard Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

Why is Mayor Eric Adams Eric Adams forcing NYC retirees into Medicare DISAdvantage plans they don’t want and didn’t ask for? Listen to NYC retirees—including NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees President Marianne Pizzitola, (Marianne Pizzitola)—as they share what they’re up against.

After you’ve watched and shared the video, join NYC retirees in the fight to protect their healthcare.👇  heroes.win/NYC

Please sign the petition in the comments!!

Bronx teacher shot in classroom before 1st day of school, police say buff.ly/3TcKeDt

DOE has hired fewer new teachers this year than last. Slow pace of progress prompted coalition of advocates, parents & educators to warn SED “it is highly questionable as to whether NYC will be able to comply w/the annual benchmarks in the class size law” chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/0…

Welcome to Gotham’s new Tammany Hall 2.0. Where the NYC Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks’s home is raided (Sheena is his domestic partner) … as is his brother’s home. This Mayor Eric Adams is corrupt and the patronage machine runs deep.