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Second time’s a charm

Regarding the July 5 Research Shows column “Students gain from having same teacher twice,” I have done it twice — one time for three years (an awesome experience) and the last time for two years. It is easier for all involved — students, parents...

Important to remain united

With the Supreme Court ready to hear the anti-union Janus v. AFSCME case: We can all complain about something, very true.

Vouchers aren’t ‘cool’

Private school voucher programs do take money away from public schools.

Begs to differ

In the article “Art is everywhere” [Nov. 5], Ceclia Chong says that she was invited to “curate a show of art teachers who have a full career as an artist as well — not just work on the side.”

Homework in the upper grades

Regarding “Less is more when it comes to homework” [Research Shows, July 10]: I never assign homework that must be completed in one night or that is not enriching in nature.

The true cost of charters

As charters pull more and more students from public schools, our public school funding is getting lower and lower.

Giving birth is not a sickness

A profession such as teaching with such a strong female presence should have a more progressive manner of dealing with pregnancy and birth.

Great speech and hearing celebration

Thanks to the Speech Improvement Chapter for a wonderful Better Speech and Hearing Month Celebration on May 13.

Bitter about SESIS

SESIS reimbursement is a victory for the UFT , but the DOE's entire SESIS endeavor leaves a bitter taste.

TV ad a positive endeavor

We are vilified by the public every day because of misinformation.