The mayor and teachers union’s fight over evaluations may cost students more than just cash.
Category: Education
Union, mayor continue to square off over school bus bids
The mayor and the union representing the school bus drivers continue to fight over contract issues while tens of thousands of students scrambled to find ways to get to class.
City school bus drivers move forward with strike plans
With no tentative deal reached between the mayor and the union representing the city’s school bus drivers, tens of thousands of kids will have to find ways to get to school.
City’s school bus union announces strike for Wed. morning
The city’s school bus drivers union said they have no choice but to strike in order to protect their members. The mayor, however, contends their actions will jeopardize thousands of kids.
School bus strike looms closer to reality, city announces contingency
The city’s Department of Education laid out its plans for a possible school bus strike.
UFT, Quinn, electeds demand apology from Bloomberg for NRA remark
The city’s teacher’s union wasn’t too pleased when the mayor compared them to the N.R.A. Bloomberg, however, isn’t backing down.
Bus strike remains in limbo as city, union weigh options
Thousands of students and their parents are left in the air as the city
Parents, teachers brace for return to school following Newtown shooting
The Big Apple’s teachers and parents say they won’t let the Connecticut massacre hamper their kids’ spirits or education.
NYC prepares for Sandy during the calm before the storm
New York isn’t taking any chances with hurricane Sandy.
City’s colleges expand to take in new generation of top students
With more than half a million students in the city, New York colleges are looking for new space to grow.
Comptroller wants more college counselors in city schools
John Liu wants the Dept. of Ed to refocus their budget on college preparedness.
City to install more salad bars in public schools
City public school children will have better diets thanks to an expansion of salad bars in cafeterias.
City leaders applaud Albany’s cyberbullying bill
New York will be taking a stand against online bullying and elected officials say it will go a long way for the state’s kids.
Walcott calls out UFT’s case against perv teach bill
The School’s Chancellor is using several examples to show why he needs to have final say on teacher firings.
More high school students graduating on time: Mayor
The mayor is touting a high number of city high school graduates this year, but the UFT says the devil’s in the numbers.
Mayor: Schools chancellor should be able to fire ‘perv’ teachers
The mayor wants the city to be the final word on giving the axe to teachers accused of sexual abuse.
Google donates space in NY headquarters to CornellNYC Tech
The world’s largest Internet company has given some space to help the future generation of engineers.
IS 59 students fight battle over obesity
A group of Queens students took to the stage to tackle a growing problem among the nation’s youth.
Jamaica teacher charged with having affair with student
A Qns. middle school teacher has been accused of taking advantage of one of his teen students.
Cheerleading helps SE Queens girls stand tall
A new team in SE Queens aims to raise the spirits and self-confidence of young women in the area.