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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.

10 things you may not want to do this summer

Whether you take off July and August or will be working, summer is often experienced as a season full of possibility.

Leading with professional learning

Typically, at this time of year the recipe for my final column would contain the usual ingredients: a large measure of looking back on the school year seasoned with a few tablespoons on how to keep one’s pedagogical skills from wilting during the...

Do you swear to tell the truth?

Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott’s refusal to testify under oath at a recent City Council hearing on the education budget came, sadly, as no surprise.

The mayor's cheering section

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.