The New Hampshire House of Representatives rejected a right-to-work bill in a 200 –77 vote, with 32 Republicans joining every Democrat in voting down the bill. The legislation would have blocked public- and private-sector unions from collecting fair...

This is the March 2 issue of the Manhattan parent newsletter.

Private school voucher programs do take money away from public schools.

The UFT testified before the New York City Council Committees on Education and Finance regarding school planning and siting for new schools and seats.

UFT Vice President for Non-DOE Members Anne Goldman testified before the New York State Early Childhood Advisory Council/Council on Children and Families.

Professional development in June, budget, curriculum for auditory and oral programs, transportation, IEP meetings, first attendance, computers at Murrow HS, marking IEP meetings in SESIS, audiology and make-ups.

Learn more about our Jan. 25 chapter meeting, our consultation meeting with the Office of School Health and upcoming events.

Read about nominations for Better Speech and Hearing Month awards, the Labor Management Committee, per session hours, issues with NYCAPS, space, supplies and Chrome Book updates, Medicaid, shortage area issues and IEP-mandated services.

This is the Feb. 16 issue of the Staten Island parent newsletter.