Tags Group
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.
‘Renewed faith’ in UFT
A short time ago, I wrote an email informing UFT Vice President Carmen Alvarez of the difficulties I was having in regards to getting paid for my SESIS work.
Glad evaluation grievances filed
Thank you to the teachers who shared the proof of DOE improper practices that make grievances possible.
Gun-control thesis ‘fallacious’
Retired Teacher Chapter Leader Tom Murphy argues in his column [“Stopping gun violence a priority,” May 2] that Congress must follow the lead set by the New York State Legislature and governor “to pass strong and effective gun-control legislation.”