Brooklyn’s PS 114 deserved better
Contrary to what was reported by the New York Post [Nov. 15], PS 114 in Brooklyn has made significant and measurable improvements in the area of student progress and student performance.
‘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.
Ashamed of what ‘teaching’ has become
I am ashamed of being a teacher because I made a child cry today for trying his best and doing absolutely nothing wrong — all in the name of “teacher effectiveness.”
One year after Sandy: Thanks!
Just a quick note to acknowledge our appreciation to the UFT for sharing our school’s story.
Glad evaluation grievances filed
Thank you to the teachers who shared the proof of DOE improper practices that make grievances possible.
Teachers are held accountable as the DOE withholds supplies
Letter to the Staten Island Advance from UFT member Susan Adams Westerleigh.