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Hundreds of educators, parents and activists gathered for two community forums in the Bronx, on Feb. 6 and Feb. 27, to send a message to Gov. Andrew Cuomo: All public schools — not just charter schools — deserve fair funding.
Laurie Novomestky, the chapter leader at PS 47 in the Bronx, speaks at the Feb.
Laurie Novomestky, the chapter leader at PS 47 in the Bronx, speaks at the Feb. 27 forum.
Jodi l. a teacher at PS 160 in the Bronx, speaks at the Feb. 27 forum.

Jodi l. a teacher at PS 160 in the Bronx, speaks at the Feb. 27 forum.

Carissa Agron, a new teacher at the Archimedes Academy for Math, Science and Tec
Carissa Agron, a new teacher at the Archimedes Academy for Math, Science and Technology Applications in the Bronx, makes a point at Feb. 27 forum.
Victor Abruzzese, a special education teacher at P 12 in District 75 in the Bron
Victor Abruzzese, a special education teacher at P 12 in District 75 in the Bronx, speaks at the Feb. 27 forum.
Michael Loeb, a special education teacher at IS 371 in the Bronx, attends the Br

Michael Loeb, a special education teacher at IS 371 in the Bronx, attends the Bronx Education forum on Feb. 27.

Teachers, parents and school staff pack the second Bronx Education Forum on Feb.
Teachers, parents and school staff pack the second Bronx Education Forum on Feb. 27 at the UFT Bronx office.
Bronx UFT members and UFT Vice President Richard Mantell (back row, second from left) are joined by Assembly members in the front row: Latoya Joyner (far left), Michael Blake (third from right) and Jose Rivera (far right).
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Lake Zebrowski, a teacher at South Bronx Prep, raises the issue of the cost of teachers being evaluated by outside evaluators.

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Kim Ray, the chapter leader at PS 65, discusses the separate and unequal education of public school and charter school students.
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Victoria Hausken, the chapter leader at the Urban Assembly School for Careers in Sports, makes a point during the forum.
The audience reacts to state lawmakers who voiced their support for teachers and opposition to Gov. Cuomo’s education agenda.
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The forum gave UFT and community members a chance to question state lawmakers about the budget process.
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Gail McLean, a guidance counselor at PS 86, talks about her school’s needs.
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Nicole Hendricks, a paraprofessional at PS 30 in Manhattan, asks a question about the state budget.
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Laurie Novomestky, the chapter leader at PS 47 in the Bronx, speaks at the Feb.
Laurie Novomestky, the chapter leader at PS 47 in the Bronx, speaks at the Feb. 27 forum.
Jodi l. a teacher at PS 160 in the Bronx, speaks at the Feb. 27 forum.

Jodi l. a teacher at PS 160 in the Bronx, speaks at the Feb. 27 forum.

Carissa Agron, a new teacher at the Archimedes Academy for Math, Science and Tec
Carissa Agron, a new teacher at the Archimedes Academy for Math, Science and Technology Applications in the Bronx, makes a point at Feb. 27 forum.
Victor Abruzzese, a special education teacher at P 12 in District 75 in the Bron
Victor Abruzzese, a special education teacher at P 12 in District 75 in the Bronx, speaks at the Feb. 27 forum.
Michael Loeb, a special education teacher at IS 371 in the Bronx, attends the Br

Michael Loeb, a special education teacher at IS 371 in the Bronx, attends the Bronx Education forum on Feb. 27.

Teachers, parents and school staff pack the second Bronx Education Forum on Feb.
Teachers, parents and school staff pack the second Bronx Education Forum on Feb. 27 at the UFT Bronx office.
Bronx UFT members and UFT Vice President Richard Mantell (back row, second from left) are joined by Assembly members in the front row: Latoya Joyner (far left), Michael Blake (third from right) and Jose Rivera (far right).
Miller Photography

Lake Zebrowski, a teacher at South Bronx Prep, raises the issue of the cost of teachers being evaluated by outside evaluators.

Miller Photography
Kim Ray, the chapter leader at PS 65, discusses the separate and unequal education of public school and charter school students.
Miller Photography
Victoria Hausken, the chapter leader at the Urban Assembly School for Careers in Sports, makes a point during the forum.
The audience reacts to state lawmakers who voiced their support for teachers and opposition to Gov. Cuomo’s education agenda.
Miller Photography
The forum gave UFT and community members a chance to question state lawmakers about the budget process.
Miller Photography
Gail McLean, a guidance counselor at PS 86, talks about her school’s needs.
Miller Photography
Nicole Hendricks, a paraprofessional at PS 30 in Manhattan, asks a question about the state budget.
Miller Photography
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